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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.), to make it a violation of that law for an employer, employment agency, or labor union to discriminate against an individual because of the individual's familial status. As used in the "Law Against Discrimination," "familial status" means being the natural parent of a child, the adoptive parent of a child, the resource family parent of a child, having a "parent and child relationship" with a child as defined by State law, or having sole or joint legal or physical custody, care, guardianship, or visitation with a child, or any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Law Against Discrimination" in New Jersey to make it a violation for an employer, employment agency, or labor union to discriminate against an individual because of their familial status. Familial status is defined as being the natural, adoptive, or resource family parent of a child, having a parent-child relationship, or having custody or visitation rights with a child, as well as being pregnant or in the process of securing legal custody of a minor. The bill prohibits discrimination based on familial status in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1613 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1613_I1.HTM |
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