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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 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 consists of 25 members, including 13 voting members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker, and 12 non-voting, ex-officio members from various state agencies. The purpose of the commission 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 with state departments and providers to ensure the needs of people with disabilities are met; and work to prevent discrimination in the hiring and employment of people with disabilities. The commission is required to submit an annual report on its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Michele Matsikoudis (R)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Michael Venezia (D)*,
Al Barlas (R),
Aura Dunn (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Nancy Muñoz (R),
Carol Murphy (D),
Bill Spearman (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Claire Swift (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services 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/A294 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/294_I1.HTM |
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