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NJ S1600
NJ S1600Concerns training of employees about access to public facilities for individuals with service or guide dogs.
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Introduced
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
In Committee
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires any employer who has one or more employees serving customers or other individuals in a place of public accommodation or other public facility, or otherwise has the ability to provide or deny access to the place or facility, to provide training to those employees regarding the right of an individual with a disability to have a guide or service dog in places of public accommodation or other public facilities under the relevant provisions of State and federal law. An employer may satisfy the training requirement of the bill by utilizing training that may be provided at no cost by the Division on Civil Rights in the Department of Law and Public Safety, the New Jersey State Bar Association, or any other entity, or may, at its discretion, implement a training program at its own cost.
AI Summary
This bill requires any employer who has employees serving customers or individuals in a public place or facility, or who have the ability to provide or deny access, to provide training to those employees regarding the right of individuals with disabilities to have guide or service dogs in public places under state and federal law. The employer can satisfy this requirement by using free training provided by the Division on Civil Rights, the New Jersey State Bar Association, or another entity, or by implementing its own training program. The Division on Civil Rights is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of this bill.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/16/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1600_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1600_I1.PDF |
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