"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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The New Jersey Human Rights Accountability Act establishes a Human Rights Commission to regularly review the state’s human rights situation and authorizes New Jersey to participate in the U.N. Universal Periodic Review process. This bill aims to align New Jersey with international human rights standards and promote accountability for civil and human rights within the state. It also mandates the development of standards for public contracts to incorporate human rights considerations and encourages interstate cooperation on human rights reviews.
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