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Proposed Amendment to LAD Clarifies Protection of Persons with Autism

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On November 23, 2009, two bills (A4226/S3056) were introduced that would clarify the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination’s (LAD) definition of developmental disability to now specifically include “autism spectrum disorders.” The bills are based upon a recommendation included in the October 2009 report of the Adults with Autism Task Force. A4226 passed in the Assembly on December 7, 2009.

On November 23, 2009, two bills (A4226/S3056) were introduced that would clarify the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination’s (LAD) definition of developmental disability to now specifically include “autism spectrum disorders.” The bills are based upon a recommendation included in the October 2009 report of the Adults with Autism Task Force. A4226 passed in the Assembly on December 7, 2009.

Note: This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the New Jersey eAuthority.

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