S 904 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "Commission on People with Disabilities."

S 904 establishes a 25-member "Commission on People with Disabilities" in New Jersey to address the needs of residents with disabilities. The commission includes 13 voting members (with requirements for disability representation) appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker, plus 12 non-voting ex-officio members from state agencies. Its core duties are to recommend policies and legislation, serve as a communication hub between government and disability communities, coordinate with state agencies on service delivery, and prevent employment discrimination against people with disabilities. The commission must submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2024, and referred to the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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