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S 2773

Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for persons serving in military and military veterans.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Nilsa Cruz-Perez and 2 co-sponsors

S 2773 would have expanded anti-discrimination protections for military service members and veterans in New Jersey but was withdrawn after identical protections were already enacted through P.L.2025, c.307.

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.307.
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Bill Summary · S 2773

Legislative bill overview

S 2773 sought to strengthen anti-discrimination protections for active military members and veterans under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination. The bill was introduced in January 2026 but was withdrawn after similar protections were enacted through P.L.2025, c.307, making the separate legislation unnecessary.

Why is this important

Military members and veterans face unique employment and housing vulnerabilities due to service-related gaps in work history, disability, or PTSD. Enhanced legal protections ensure equal access to employment and housing without discrimination based on military service status, which affects tens of thousands of New Jersey residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: What conduct qualifies as discrimination based on military service (e.g., does it include hiring decisions based on service-related disabilities already covered elsewhere?)
  • Enforcement mechanism: Who investigates complaints and what remedies are available compared to existing civil rights frameworks
  • Business compliance costs: Whether employers face new compliance burdens or if protections largely reinforce existing equality principles

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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