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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill appropriates $1 million to the Division of Civil Rights in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) is the state agency charged with enforcing New Jersey's civil rights laws, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New Jersey Family Leave Act, and the Fair Chance in Housing Act. The mission of DCR is to protect the people of New Jersey from discrimination and bias-based harassment in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
AI Summary
This bill provides an additional $1,000,000 in funding to the Division of Civil Rights (DCR) within the Department of Law and Public Safety for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, on top of existing appropriations. The DCR is the state agency responsible for enforcing New Jersey's civil rights laws, such as the Law Against Discrimination, and its purpose is to protect residents from discrimination and harassment in areas like employment, housing, and public accommodations. This supplemental appropriation aims to bolster the DCR's ability to carry out its mission.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1037 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1037_I1.HTM |
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