S 2773 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for persons serving in military and military veterans.

This bill amends New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on "service in the Armed Forces of the United States or liability for service" (covering active duty, veterans, and National Guard/reserve members) in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It directly affects military service members, veterans, and their families by adding these categories to the list of protected characteristics under the law. The key mechanism is updating existing definitions and prohibitions in the statute to include military service status as a protected class, ensuring equal treatment in employment, housing, and public spaces. This change aligns with New Jersey's existing anti-discrimination framework without creating new enforcement mechanisms.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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