NJ A4219

Domestic violence shelters operating under New Jersey's "Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence Act" would be prohibited from denying admission based on a person's disability or perceived disability

Complaints alleging this type of discrimination would be investigated and prosecuted by the Attorney General under New Jersey's "Law Against Discrimination"

Penalties for violations: up to $10,000 for first offense, up to $25,000 for second violation within five years, and up to $50,000 for two or more violations within seven years

The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment and supplements existing anti-discrimination law (Title 10 of the Revised Statutes)