new jersey laws
June 16, 2008
A2978 Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act
This bill would authorize same-sex marriage in the State. The bill defines "marriage" as the legally recognized union of two consenting persons in a committed relationship.June 9, 2008
S1967 Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act
This bill, titled theFreedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act,would authorize same-sex marriage in the State. The bill defines
marriageas the legally recognized union of two consenting persons in a committed relationship.
April 11, 2008
P.L.2008, c.17 Family Leave Act
Extends TDI to provide family leave benefits for workers caring for sick family members, newborn and newly adopted children.January 13, 2008
P.L.2007, c.303 Revises Laws Concerning Hate Crimes and Bullying
Revises laws concerning hate crimes and bullying; establishes Commission on Bullying in Schools.January 8, 2008
A818 Civil Marriage and Religious Protection Act
Enacts marriage equality via the "Civil Marriage and Religious Protection Act"January 20, 2007
P.L.2007, c.6 Adds New Divorce Cause for Irreconcilable Differences
Adds new causes of action for divorce based on irreconcilable differences.
December 21, 2006
P.L.2006, c.103. NJ Civil Union Bill
The New Jersey Civil Unions bill.January 12, 2006
P.L.2005, c.331. Provides Inheritance and Funeral Rights to NJ DPs
Provides that surviving domestic partner shall have same rights as surviving spouse with respect to decedent's funeral. Approved P.L.22005, c.233.
January 12, 2006
P.L.2005, c.334 Provides DP Benefits to non-SHBP Employees
Permits local public entities to provide health benefits to domestic partners of non-SHBP participating employees. Approved P.L.2005, c.334.
January 11, 2006
P.L.2005, c.304 Amends Guardianship Act
Amends the State's guardianship law. Approved P.L.2005, c.304.
September 22, 2005
P.L.2005, c.233 Advance Mental Health Directive
New Jersey Advance Directives for Mental Health Care Act Approved P.L.2005, c.233.
September 10, 2004
P.L.2004, c.143 New Jersey Civil Rights Act
Establishes the New Jersey Civil Rights Act.
January 12, 2004
P.L.2003, c.246 NJ Domestic Partnership Act
Domestic Partnership Act; establishes domestic partnerships. Approved P.L.2003, c.246
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