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NJ S2692
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Britnee Timberlake
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AI Summary
- Amends New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (P.L.1945, c.169) to explicitly clarify that sexual harassment and sexual assault constitute unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex
- Sponsored by Senator Britnee N. Timberlake of District 34 (Essex) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session
- Reinforces existing protected categories under employment law including race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, and pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Applies anti-discrimination protections across multiple contexts including employment, labor organizations, public accommodations, real estate transactions, and lending practices
- Maintains existing exceptions such as bona fide occupational qualifications based on sex where reasonably necessary for business operations, and religious organization employment of clergy
Legislative Description
Clarifies that sexual harassment and sexual assault constitute unlawful discrimination on basis of sex.
Labor
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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