We pass many important laws in the state Assembly. Please find highlights attached of legislation signed into law by the governor.
| New Laws Taking Effect – May 2022 | |||
| Effective Date | Chapter | Bill Number | Summary |
| 5/2/2022 | Ch. 573 of 2021
Ch. 146 of 2022 |
A.3136-A | Ensures that higher education institutions that participate in state financial aid programs cannot as a condition of any award or loan, require any student to: submit to mandatory arbitration, resolve a complaint through an internal dispute process, waive any rights or be prohibited from disclosing or commenting on the agreement; nor can the institution threaten, retaliate or discriminate against any student eligible for an award or loan because of the student’s refusal to consent to any of these requirements. |
| 5/7/2022 | Ch. 583 of 2021 | A.430 | Requires prior written notice upon hiring to all employees informing them of the types of electronic monitoring which may occur and requires employers to post the notice of electronic monitoring. |
| 5/7/2022 | Ch. 593 of 2021 §§2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | A.2382 | Enacts provisions of the Consumer Credit Fairness Act, requiring that a notice of lawsuit must be mailed to the debtor with clear instructions on how to get legal help, and it must be translated in English and Spanish. |
| 5/9/2022 | Ch. 56 of 2022
Part UU Subparts A-D, F |
A.9006-C | Makes the following changes to criminal justice reforms:
· Allows a court to set bail for certain gun-related charges, modifies the definition of “qualifying offenses” which are bail eligible, for those who commit certain crimes that involve harm to a person or property, amends the definition of harm to a person or property, and requires the court to consider certain factors when determining whether or not to set bail. · Provides for an involuntary or voluntary psychiatric evaluation for individuals before the court who appear mentally ill and could cause harm to themselves or another person. · Modifies the discovery process to allow for reasonable delays while ensuring the defendant’s right to a fair and speedy trial. |
| 5/9/2022 |
Ch. 58 of 2022 Part JJ
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A.9008-C | Repeals the right-of-way permit fee for fiber optic deployment. |
| 5/10/2022 | Ch. 602 of 2021 | A.3920 | Enables veterans and reservists to receive benefit information upon applying for or renewing a driver’s license. |
| 5/14/2022 | Ch. 613 of 2021 | A.743-A | Requires certain contractor, subcontractor and worker certifications for certain contracts which involve industrial painting or industrial coating work. |
| 5/14/2022 | Ch. 618 of 2021
Ch. 58 of 2022 Part GGG |
A.6295-A | Establishes a commercial driver’s license (CDL) class A young adult training program. |
| 5/30/2022 | Ch. 643 of 2021; Ch. 9 of 2022 | A.1508 | Authorizes reverse cooperative apartment unit loans for individuals 62 years of age or older and provides for additional consumer protections. |
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