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NJ SJR94

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Members must be appointed within 60 days of enactment, with four members constituting a quorum for voting on recommendations

  • Commission must issue a report with findings, conclusions, and legislative or regulatory recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of organizing

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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