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NJ S1746

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Paul Moriarty

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

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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