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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 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" in New Jersey, which will consist of 25 members, including 13 voting members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker, with a specific requirement for a certain number of these appointees to be individuals with disabilities, and 12 non-voting ex-officio members who are heads of various state departments or their designees. The commission's primary purpose is to propose policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation to benefit people with disabilities, act as a central point of contact to ensure state government responsiveness to their needs, collaborate with state agencies to ensure services and programs meet their needs, and work with agencies overseeing employment to prevent discrimination. The Department of Human Services will provide staff support, and the commission will submit an annual report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 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/S1120 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1120_I1.HTM |
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