S.1602

Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."

Chamber Passed·2/12/24
Introduced Text

Prohibits discrimination based on height or weight under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination.

New Jersey S1602 amends the Law Against Discrimination to prohibit discrimination on the basis of height or weight by employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and other entities. Exceptions are made for bona fide occupational qualifications and safety reasons. The bill also updates definitions and enforcement mechanisms to include height and weight as protected characteristics.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 22–14 · Feb 12, 2024
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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14 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jan 25, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Labor Hearing

History

Feb 12, 2024

Senate

Passed by the Senate (22-14)

Feb 12, 2024

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Jan 25, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading