A 1516: Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
A 1516 status: Introduced — Approved P.L.2026, c.47 (updated Jul 22, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill would ensure that working as a poll worker doesn’t lower your unemployment benefits. It is currently waiting for a vote in the Assembly.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified direct effect on the environment.
Risks
- No identified direct effect on the environment.
Economy
Benefits
- Provides financial safety net for unemployed individuals doing civic work
- Increases availability of seasonal election staffing
Risks
- Minor administrative costs to update state reporting systems
Society
Benefits
- Removes financial disincentives for civic participation
- Supports election integrity by expanding potential poll worker recruitment
Risks
- Potential for minor administrative errors during benefit reporting
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
Poll workers must still properly report their wages to the division, despite the exemption, to avoid accidental benefit overpayment issues.
Scope is limited to individuals earning less than $1,000 per calendar year as poll workers.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentApproved P.L.2026, c.47.
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