NJ LEG Employer Political Communication

Updated on: Sep 5, 2025

Latest Event


  • Sep. 2025 NJ Governor Approval
  • On Sep. 3, 2025, NJ LEG governor approved bill into law, effective Dec. 2, 2025.

On Jun. 30, NJ LEG passed bill on employer political communications.

  • NJ LEG passed A 4429 (S 3302) on prohibitions on employers concerning requirements for employees to attend or listen to communications related to political matters.
  • Amendments to New Jersey revised code NJ LEG 34:19-9 and NJ LEG 34:19-13.
  • Legislative Provisions
  • Employers prohibited from requiring employees attend employer-sponsored meetings or participate in communications related to political matters with employers, agents.
  • Incorporate labor organizations and activities in the definition of political matters.
  • Employers required to post notice of employee rights under bill in conspicuous place reserved for employment-related notices, in place commonly frequented by employee.
  • Legislative History
  • On May 20, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Oct. 28, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
  • On Dec. 5, 2024, introduced in Senate; on Jun. 9, 2025, Senate with amendments.
  • On Jun. 30, 2025, bill substituted for S3302, passed by Senate; Assembly concurred.
  • Effectiveness
  • If enacted, act will take effect on the 90th day after enactment.
  • Sep. 2025 NJ Governor Approval
  • On Sep. 3, 2025, NJ LEG governor approved bill into law, effective Dec. 2, 2025.
Regulators
NJ LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
PL 2025, C.138, PR, 9/3/2025; Bills, A4429, S3302, 6/30/2025; Citation: *NJ LEG* 34:19-9, 34:19-13;
Functions
Compliance; HR; Legal; Reporting
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Jun 30, 2025
Effective Date
Dec 2, 2025
Rule ID
260794
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Sep 3, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer