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NJ S1746
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Paul Moriarty
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AI Summary
- School bus drivers for public, private, and parochial schools must undergo mental health evaluations by a State-licensed mental health professional before employment and upon each license renewal
- Mental health evaluations must assess the individual's "moral fitness" and whether they exhibit "deviant social behavior" as defined by the Chief Administrator of the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
- This requirement adds to existing mandatory exams for school bus drivers, which include drug and alcohol testing and hearing/visual acuity tests
- The bill amends P.L.1975, c.284 and applies to all drivers transporting pupils to and from school
- Sponsored by Senator Parker Space (District 24 - Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties) for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Establishes homestead and bank account exemptions for persons in debt; increases existing exemption amounts for household goods.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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