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NJ SJR94
Joint Resolution
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 7-member "Autism and Developmental Disabilities Study Commission" including the Commissioners of Health and Human Services (or designees), plus one appointee each from the Senate President, Senate Minority Leader, Assembly Speaker, Assembly Minority Leader, and Governor
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Commission will study how hospitals, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors' offices, and courts train employees to identify and interact with people with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities
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Members must be appointed within 60 days of enactment, with four members constituting a quorum for voting on recommendations
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Commission must issue a report with findings, conclusions, and legislative or regulatory recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of organizing
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Members serve without compensation but may incur traveling and miscellaneous expenses; commission dissolves 30 days after submitting its report
Legislative Description
Establishes "Autism and Developmental Disabilities Study Commission."
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/5/2026