Position Statements
Learn more about the positions the NJSBA has taken on pending legislation.
The New Jersey State Bar Association Supports the S4510 (Lagana)/A5761 (Carter) – Clarifies Procedures in Certain Contested Child Custody Cases
The New Jersey State Bar Association Supports S4510 (Lagana)/A5761 (Carter), which which amends the child custody statute to address a child’s expressed preference in matters
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The New Jersey State Bar Association Supports A4175 (Park), Requiring Periodic Review of Use-of-Force Policies
The New Jersey State Bar Association supports A4175 (Park), which calls for – among other things – a periodic review by the Attorney General of
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The New Jersey State Bar Association Supports A4543/S3153, Prohibiting DCF From Using Federal Benefits Received By Children In Out Of Home Placements
The New Jersey State Bar Association supports A4543 (Haider)/S3153 (Ruiz), which would prohibit the Department of Children and Families from using the property or benefits
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The New Jersey State Bar Association Supports S-3689 (Lagana), Regarding Limited Liability Companies
The New Jersey State Bar Association Supports S-3689 (Lagana), which amends the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act to allow a limited liability company to
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The New Jersey State Bar Association Supports A4468, Regarding Eminent Domain Cases
The NJ State Bar Association supports A4468 (Venezia), which replaces the fixed interest award in eminent domain cases with an interest rate based on just
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The NJ State Bar Association Supports A4175 (Park), Requiring Periodic Review of Use-of-Force Policies
The New Jersey State Bar Association supports A4175 (Park), which calls for – among other things – a periodic review by the Attorney General of
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The New Jersey State Bar Association Opposes the Newly Amended S4510/A5761, Which Clarifies Procedures in Certain Contested Child Custody Cases; Urges the Amendments Passed in the Senate in June Be Reinstated
The New Jersey State Bar Association has significant concerns about amendments made to S4510/A5761 this week that would place children squarely in the middle of
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Letter to Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight regarding A5133 (McKnight) – Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.
Letter to Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight regarding A5133 (McKnight)– Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.
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Letter to Assemblyman Herb Conaway, M.D. regarding A2003 (Conaway) – Restricts use of restrictive employment covenants for physicians and nurses.
Letter to Assemblyman Herb Conaway, M.D. regarding A2003 (Conaway) – Restricts use of restrictive employment covenants for physicians and nurses.
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Statement on S524 Senate Judiciary Committee – June 12, 2023
Statement on S524 Senate Judiciary Committee – June 12, 2023
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NJSBA letter with recommendations on A3836 (Stanley) – Requires certain disclosures under a motor vehicle lease – June 2, 2023
NJSBA letter with recommendations on A3836 (Stanley) – Requires certain disclosures under a motor vehicle lease – June 2, 2023
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NJSBA Letter on S2802 (Lagana)/A4393 (Mukherji) – Uniform Public Expression Protection Act – May 15, 2023
NJSBA Letter on S2802 (Lagana)/A4393 (Mukherji) – Uniform Public Expression Protection Act – May 15, 2023
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NJ State Bar Association Letter Regarding S2696/A1309 – Requires law enforcement agency to provide copy of certain police reports to crime victims – Dec. 15, 2022
NJ State Bar Association Letter Regarding S2696/A1309 – Requires law enforcement agency to provide copy of certain police reports to crime victims – Dec. 15, 2022
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