Designates September 11 as Patriot Day, a State and public holiday in New Jersey.

This bill designates September 11 as Patriot Day, a State and public holiday in New Jersey. The bill amends existing law to include Patriot Day among the holidays for state government employees and public holidays. The change takes effect immediately, though it does not affect existing collective bargaining agreements until they expire. Patriot Day honors the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks, particularly the New Jersey residents who perished.

Designates September 11 as Patriot Day, a State and public holiday in New Jersey.

This bill designates September 11 as Patriot Day, a State and public holiday in New Jersey. The bill amends existing law to include Patriot Day among the holidays for state government employees and public holidays. The change takes effect immediately, though it does not affect existing collective bargaining agreements until they expire. Patriot Day honors the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks, particularly the New Jersey residents who perished.