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NJ A993

NJ A993
Amends definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 characteristic is not limited to only the specific characteristics listed in the current definition, such as race, color, religion, etc., but can include any other distinguishing characteristic.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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