The NJ State Bar Association supports S3594/A5509, as amended, which provides that calculations for lost or impaired earnings capacity not be reduced based on class, trait or characteristic protected under the New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination in certain lawsuits.
The bill will serve to prohibit discriminatory calculations based on certain protected traits arising from certain civil actions. As amended, the bill incorporates language from the Law Against Discrimination to be more inclusive and alleviate confusion in its applicability. Passage of this bill would increase fairness in the administration of justice to all citizens.
For the reasons stated above, the NJ State Bar Association supports this bill and urges you to vote yes.