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NJ S1602
NJ S1602Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of height or weight under the "Law Against Discrimination" (LAD). Studies have documented that individuals are discriminated against for their height or weight. Under current State law, this discrimination is permissible. This bill is modeled after the civil rights law in Michigan, which prohibits discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodations, and public service on the basis of height or weight, among other reasons for discrimination. The bill provides exceptions for employment and public accommodation for bone fide occupational qualifications and safety reasons, respectively.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of height or weight under the "Law Against Discrimination" (LAD) in New Jersey. It adds height and weight as protected characteristics, alongside existing categories like race, religion, age, and disability. The bill provides exceptions for employment and public accommodation where height or weight is a bona fide occupational qualification or for safety reasons, respectively. The goal of the bill is to address documented discrimination against individuals based on their height or weight and bring New Jersey's civil rights law in line with similar protections in other states like Michigan.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1602 |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 1/25/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1602_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1602_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1602_I1.HTM |
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