"New Jersey Human Rights Accountability Act;" establishes Human Rights Commission to review State human rights situation; authorizes State participation in interstate compact in furtherance of participation in U.N. Universal Periodic Review process.
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This bill establishes the New Jersey Human Rights Accountability Act, creating a Human Rights Commission to review the state’s human rights situation and participate in the United Nations Universal Periodic Review process. It aims to align New Jersey’s human rights practices with international standards and promote accountability within state government. The bill also mandates the development of state human rights standards for public contracts and requires police training on bias intimidation crimes.
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