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flag New Jersey’s Senate passed a bill banning weight and height discrimination, moving it to the Assembly for further review.

flag New Jersey’s Senate has passed a bill banning discrimination based on weight and height, advancing it to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. flag If signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill, the law would amend the state’s anti-discrimination statute to include these traits as protected characteristics, with exceptions for bona fide occupational requirements. flag The measure aims to combat workplace and societal bias against heavier individuals, aligning New Jersey with a growing number of cities and states taking steps to address weight-based discrimination.

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