Bill > S1631

This bill amends the "Law Against Discrimination" (LAD) to prohibit discrimination based on height or weight in various areas, including employment, housing, and public accommodations, aligning with civil rights laws in other states. The LAD, which is the state's primary anti-discrimination law, previously allowed such discrimination, but this bill adds height and weight to the list of protected characteristics, alongside race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, and disability, among others. The bill also includes exceptions for employment and public accommodations where height or weight are considered bona fide occupational qualifications or necessary for safety reasons, respectively.

Justice, Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1631