New Jersey Revised Statutes § 47:1A-5.2 makes it a disorderly persons offense to knowingly disclose or distribute indecent or graphic images depicting another person’s intimate parts without that person’s prior written consent, or without consent from the next of kin if the individual is deceased.
New Jersey Revised Statutes § 52:18A-49.1 directs the Department of the Treasury to create and administer a certification process for LGBTQ+ owned businesses in accordance with Executive Order No. 295 (2022).
New Jersey Revised Statutes § 52:4B-51 requires the Attorney General, through the Department of Law and Public Safety, to establish and oversee a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. The statute defines a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner as a registered nurse with specialized forensic and medical training to provide trauma-informed care to sexual assault victims and to collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigation and prosecution.
Stalking is defined under § 2C:12-10 as a course of conduct carried out purposely and knowingly that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or to experience significant emotional distress. Such conduct may include following, monitoring, threatening, interfering with property, or engaging in repeated and unwanted contact or communications.
New Jersey’s human trafficking laws, set out in §§ 2C:13-8 and 2C:13-9, criminalize both direct participation in and facilitation of trafficking for labor, services, or sexual exploitation.
New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, codified in §§ 2C:25-19 - 2C:25-21, defines domestic violence and sets forth mandatory law enforcement responses and procedures during domestic violence incidents.
New Jersey Revised Statutes §§ 37:1-1.1 and 37:1-6 define the state’s legal parameters for marriage, reflecting both equality in access and the protection of minors. Section 37:1-1.1 affirms that marriage in New Jersey is a civil contract between two consenting adults, regardless of their gender identity, and it codifies the constitutional recognition of marriage equality established through
New York Executive Law § 296 identifies all conduct that constitutes unlawful discrimination in New York State. It applies across employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, education, real property transactions, and certain government actions.
New York Labor Law § 201-g requires every employer in New York State to maintain a written sexual-harassment prevention policy that meets minimum statewide standards. The policy must explain prohibited conduct, outline how workers can file complaints, describe the employer’s duty to investigate, and state that retaliation is unlawful. Employers must distribute the policy in writing to all workers and ensure that new hires receive it promptly.
Article 24 of New York State Public Health law requires health insurers in New York State to provide full coverage for breast-cancer screening and follow-up imaging without patient cost-sharing. This includes screening mammography (digital and tomosynthesis) and breast ultrasounds when clinically indicated for individuals who meet age or risk-based guidelines. By eliminating co-pays and deductibles, the law removes a significant financial barrier that historically limited early detection, particularly for individuals with low income or inconsistent insurance access.
