New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine's office said six workers' compensation bills intended to reform the state's current system are undergoing a legal study before he decides what action to take on them.
On Monday the legislature gave final approval to the package, which includes a measure providing tougher enforcement against businesses that fail to obtain workers' comp insurance.
"The package is currently undergoing a thorough review by counsel," said Jim Gardner, a spokesman for the governor. "The length of the review is contingent on the complexity of the bill."
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