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Bill Increasing Workers’ Compensation Contingency Fees Advances

Legislation that increases workers’ compensation contingency fees passed the Assembly Labor Committee. Read on...
Governor Conditionally Vetoes SHBC Claims Administrators Bill

Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation that permits the State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC) to award contracts for more claims administrators and requires claims data and trend reports. Read on...
Bill Revising Workers’ Compensation Coverage Advances

Legislation that revises workers’ compensation coverage for certain injuries to volunteer and professional public safety and law enforcement personnel passed the Assembly Labor Committee. Read on...
Governor Murphy Vetoes Bill to Allow Community Bonfires

Governor Murphy has vetoed S-861, a bill that would have allowed municipalities to hold annual events to burn Christmas trees. The League supported this legislation and is disappointed by the Governor’s decision to veto the bill. Read on...
Bill Reducing Parking Availability Advances

Legislation that would reduce the number of parking spaces required under the statewide site improvements standards relative to a development’s proximity to public transportation advanced through Assembly committee. Read on...
Governor Murphy Conditionally Vetoes Brewery Bill

On November 27, Governor Murphy issued a conditional veto on S-3038, aiming to reintroduce inactive 'pocket' licenses into the market and facilitate easier access to liquor licenses for establishments in shopping malls. Read on...
Urge Congress to Oppose Local Franchise Authority Legislation

Urge your Member of Congress to oppose H.R. 3557. This bill will preempt important local authority while offering no improvement in broadband service to our communities. Read on...
Police Training Commission Adopts Licensing Rules

The Police Training Commission (PTC) has adopted licensing rules for all law enforcement officers within the state. Read on...
Governor Signs Uniform Public Expression Protection Act

Governor Phil Murphy today signed S-2802/A-4393, the 'Uniform Public Expression Protection Act', to protect people from meritless lawsuits intended to intimidate them for exercising their free speech rights. Read on...
Civil Rights Division Accessibility Standards Proposed Rulemaking

The Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to require certain accessibility standards for state and local government services, programs, and activities offered via web or mobile apps. Read on...

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