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C.53:1-9.5
An Act concerning law enforcement and supplementing Title 53 of the Revised Statutes
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. a. The Superintendent of State Police shall establish a 1[maternity] recovery leave1 policy applicable to State troopers who present proof of pregnancy. At a minimum, the 1[maternity] recovery1 leave policy established pursuant to this section shall:
(1) establish at least eight weeks of continuous 1[maternity]1 recovery leave after giving birth, with full pay and benefits, without the recovery leave being considered sick leave or deducted from sick leave balances; and
(2) not subject a trooper to residency restrictions or integrity checks, which may be applicable to sick or other medical leave, during the period of 1[maternity]1 recovery leave.
b. The superintendent shall make available information concerning the 1[maternity] recovery leave1 policy established pursuant to this section on the intranet website maintained by the Division of State Police. The information shall include, at a minimum, applicable policies and forms that are required to be completed before and after a period of recovery leave is taken; frequently asked questions; and contact information that allows a trooper to inquire about the division’s 1[maternity] recovery leave1 policy.
2. This act shall take effect immediately.
Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.