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NJ S1238

NJ S1238
Concerns training of employees about access to public facilities for individuals with service or guide dogs.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Concerns training of employees about access to public facilities for individuals with service or guide dogs.

AI Summary

This bill requires employers with employees who serve customers or have the ability to provide or deny access to public facilities to provide training to those employees on the rights of individuals with disabilities to have guide or service dogs in public accommodations. The bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to prepare a pamphlet containing information on these rights, and employers must distribute the pamphlet to their employees, who must sign and return an acknowledgment form. The Division on Civil Rights in the Department of Law and Public Safety is responsible for administering and enforcing the training requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 01/25/2024)

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