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NJ S803

NJ S803
Clarifies prohibition on discrimination against servicemembers in "Law Against Discrimination."


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill clarifies that is a violation in the "Law Against Discrimination" (LAD), P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.) to discriminate on the basis of an individual's service, previous service, or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Under current law, it is a violation of the LAD to discriminate on the basis of an individual's liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States. This bill clarifies that discrimination is prohibited against an individual based on the individual's service, previous service, or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that it is a violation of the "Law Against Discrimination" (LAD) to discriminate against an individual based on the individual's service, previous service, or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States. The bill expands the existing prohibition on discrimination against individuals based on their liability for service to also cover discrimination based on their service or previous service in the armed forces.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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