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NJ A1841

NJ A1841
Revises definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" under "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill revises the definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" under the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act." Under that law, the term "harassment, intimidation or bullying" is defined as any gesture, action, or electronic communication that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic. This bill revises the definition to mean any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived action, behavior, or characteristic of the aggrieved party.

AI Summary

This bill revises the definition of "harassment, intimidation or bullying" under the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act." The revised definition means any gesture, written, verbal or physical act, or electronic communication, whether a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or perceived action, behavior, or characteristic of the aggrieved party. This expands the previous definition, which focused on characteristics such as race, color, religion, or disability.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 06/09/2022)

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