A 1164 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Provides that denial of services based on a person's disability or perceived disability by domestic violence shelters is unlawful discrimination.

This bill prohibits domestic violence shelters in New Jersey from denying services to individuals based on their disability or perceived disability. It applies specifically to shelters operating under the Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence Act (P.L.1979, c.337). The law makes such denials unlawful discrimination, requiring the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute complaints under the existing Law Against Discrimination. Penalties include fines up to $50,000 for repeat violations, determined by the Division of Civil Rights. The law takes immediate effect.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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