A 2136 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Affairs."

This bill establishes the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Affairs (LGBTQ+ Commission) within New Jersey's Division on Civil Rights. The commission will develop recommendations for laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ individuals, review state agency practices in areas like health, education, and employment, and identify resources such as scholarships and funding opportunities. It will consist of 17 members, including agency representatives, a healthcare expert specializing in LGBTQ+ health, an LGBTQ+ individual, a parent or guardian, an attorney, and a social service agency representative. The commission must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature with its findings to improve state policies and programs for LGBTQ+ residents.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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