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NJ S2754
NJ S2754Allows proprietors of businesses or buildings to engage in certain corrective actions against individuals who do not comply with health and safety measures during a Public Health Emergency.
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Introduced
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
In Committee
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill concerns the health and safety measures of businesses and buildings during a Public Health Emergency. Under this bill, a proprietor of a business or building, or those authorized on their behalf, will have the discretion to deny service or entrance, or be permitted to remove, an individual who refuses to comply with the health and safety measures implemented by the proprietor during a Public Health Emergency. These measures may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: wearing a face covering while in a public area of a building or requesting service from a business; practicing social distancing while in a public area of a building or requesting service from a business; and following hygiene rules established by the proprietor of a business or building. Additionally, the bill is to be applied in a manner consistent with the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act" and shall not be construed to permit discriminatory or retaliatory actions towards an individual that is a member of a protected class as defined in New Jersey law.
AI Summary
This bill allows the proprietors of businesses or buildings to deny service or entrance to, or remove, individuals who do not comply with the health and safety measures implemented by the proprietor during a Public Health Emergency. These measures may include wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing, and following other hygiene rules established by the proprietor. The bill also states that it must be applied in a manner consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and shall not permit discriminatory or retaliatory actions towards individuals who are members of a protected class as defined in New Jersey law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 07/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2754_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2754_I1.PDF |
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