A 4248 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Clarifies that sexual harassment and sexual assault constitute unlawful discrimination on basis of sex.

This bill amends New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination to explicitly state that sexual harassment and sexual assault are forms of unlawful discrimination based on sex. It directly affects employees and employers by clarifying that workplace sexual misconduct falls under existing sex discrimination protections. The key change is adding "sexual harassment and sexual assault" to the list of prohibited discriminatory practices in employment (Section 11). This provides clearer legal grounds for victims to file claims under the current law without requiring new legislation. The amendment does not change penalties or create new procedures - it only clarifies the scope of existing protections.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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