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NJ A3569

NJ A3569
Amends definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."


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Introduced
04/04/2016
In Committee
04/04/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act," P.L.2002, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq.). The current definition provides in part that "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" must be reasonably perceived as being motivated by an actual or perceived characteristic and the definition sets forth examples of such characteristics - race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability. This bill helps to clarify that a motivating characteristic under the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act," is not limited to only those characteristics specifically listed in the definition.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act" to clarify that the motivating characteristics are not limited to only those specifically listed in the definition, such as race, color, religion, etc. The bill helps to clarify that any distinguishing characteristic, including but not limited to those examples, can be considered a motivating factor under the Act.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 04/04/2016)

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