Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that protects minor league baseball in New Jersey by prohibiting the State from interfering with collective bargaining agreements that expressly govern wages and working conditions for players.

“Minor League Baseball is more than just entertainment, it’s part of what makes summers in New Jersey so special,” said Sen. Singer. “Today’s bill signing will ensure that the State doesn’t overstep or interfere with collective bargaining agreements that already govern wages and working conditions, keeping America’s pastime alive and well right here in the Garden State.”

The bill, S-4506, exempts minor league baseball players from the provisions of the State wage and hour laws and the recordkeeping requirements of the wage payment laws, provided the players are employed under a collective bargaining agreement.

Sen. Singer is a long-time fan of minor league baseball and a season ticket holder of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.