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NJ S69

NJ S69
Establishes "Commission on People with Disabilities."


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

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the "Commission on People with Disabilities" (commission). Under the bill, the commission is to consist of 25 members. The purpose of the commission is to: (1) suggest policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation that help people with disabilities in New Jersey; (2) serve as the point-of-contact between the Governor, the Legislature, people with disabilities, and those providers who serve people with disabilities in order to ensure that the State government is responsive to the needs of people with disabilities; (3) work with State departments, commissions, offices, agencies, and providers to ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are met regarding services and programs that are available to those individuals; and (4) work with State departments, commissions, offices, and agencies which oversee the hiring and employment of people with disabilities in the State to ensure that no discrimination takes place.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Commission on People with Disabilities" (commission) in the Department of Human Services. The commission will have 25 members, including 13 voting members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker, with at least two-thirds being people with disabilities. The 12 non-voting, ex-officio members include various state officials and agency heads. The commission's purpose is to suggest policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation to help people with disabilities in New Jersey, serve as a point of contact between the government and people with disabilities, work to ensure the needs of people with disabilities are met, and prevent employment discrimination. The commission will submit an annual report on its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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