MEETING AGENDA

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission is continuing to comply with changes to New Jersey’s Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, and recommendations issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding “social distancing.”  As a result, the February meeting of the New Jersey Law Revision Commission will be conducted remotely on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. 

Any member of the public who wishes to submit comments on any agenda item, or to participate in the meeting, should contact Laura C. Tharney in advance of the start time of the meeting, at: lct@njlrc.org

1.     Receivership Act -- Consideration of a Draft Final Report proposing a modification of the language of N.J.S. 2A:42-117 so that it is consistently permissive as discussed in Mfrs. and Traders Tr. Co. v. Marina Bay Towers Urban Renewal II, LP, 2019 WL 5395937 (App. Div. 2019).  Report

2.     “Personal Conveyance” in – N.J.S. 39:4-92.4 – Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report recommending modification of N.J.S. 39:4-92.4 to replace the term “personal conveyance” with the term “vulnerable user of a roadway.”  Report

3.  Inmate -- Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to consider eliminating the term “inmate” from the New Jersey statutes and replacing it with updated language where appropriate.  Memo

4. Workers Compensation - Recreational or Social Activities -- Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to clarify the scope of the “recreational or social activities” defense to a workers’ compensation claim in N.J.S. 34:15-7 as discussed in Goulding v. N.J. Friendship House, Inc., 245 N.J. 157 (2021). Memo

5.  Human Trafficking – Consideration of a Memorandum recommending that the Commission conclude work in this area at this time. Memo

6.   COLA proposal.

MEETING AGENDA

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission is continuing to comply with changes to New Jersey’s Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, and recommendations issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding “social distancing.”  As a result, the January meeting of the New Jersey Law Revision Commission will be conducted remotely on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. 

Any member of the public who wishes to submit comments on any agenda item, or to participate in the meeting, should contact Laura C. Tharney in advance of the start time of the meeting, at: lct@njlrc.org

1.     Farmland Assessment – Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report recommending modification to N.J.S. 54:4-23.8 to provide consistency in the imposition of roll-back taxes. Report         

2.     Re-Enrollment in PERS – Consideration of an Update Memorandum proposing clarification of the “teaching role” exception in N.J.S. 43:15A-57.2b(2). Memo

3.   Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide – Consideration of an Update Memorandum recommending the conclusion of Commission work in this area. Memo

4.   Unemployment Benefits for the Wrongfully Incarcerated – Consideration of potential project to clarify the impact of N.J.S. 43:21-5(a) on an employee terminated from employment solely because of an arrest and pretrial detention, followed by a dismissal of the criminal charges, as discussed in Haley v. Bd. of Rev., Dept. of Lab., 245 N.J. 511 (2021). Memo

5.   Personal Conveyance as Used in N.J.S. 39:4-92.4 – Consideration of a potential project to recommend clarification of “personal conveyance” as used in N.J.S. 39:4-92.4 in the absence of a definition for that term. Memo

6.   Annual Report - Consideration of the Annual Report for 2021 for release and distribution.

7.   Proposed Meeting Dates - Consideration of proposed meeting dates to confirm the calendar for 2022.

MEETING AGENDA

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission is continuing to comply with changes to New Jersey’s Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, and recommendations issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding “social distancing.” 

As a result, the January meeting of the New Jersey Law Revision Commission will be conducted remotely on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. 

Any member of the public who wishes to submit comments on any agenda item, or to participate in the meeting, should contact Laura C. Tharney in advance of the start time of the meeting, at: lct@njlrc.org

1. Temporary Disability Benefits to Certain Volunteers and Other Workers – Consideration of a Draft Final Report proposing modification of N.J.S. 34:15-75 to clarify that volunteers injured in the line of duty qualify for temporary disability coverage even if they are not employed at the time of the injury as discussed in Kocanowski v. Twp. of Bridgewater, 237 N.J. 3 (2019). Report

2. School District of Residence - Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing modification of N.J.S. 18A:36A-12 to define the term “school district of residence” as discussed in Bd. of Educ. of Twp. of Piscataway v. New Jersey Dept. of Educ., 2019 WL 2402545 (App. Div. Jun. 07, 2019). Report

3. Workhouse - Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing statutory modifications to eliminate references to the term “workhouse” from the New Jersey statutes where appropriate. Report

4. Local Gov’t Ethics - Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to clarify the standard by which an individual may be found to have violated the Local Government Ethics Law (N.J.S. 40A:9-22.5(c)), as discussed in Mondsini v. Local Fin. Bd., 458 N.J. Super. 290 (App. Div. 2019). Report

5. Alimony Modification in Anticipation of Prospective Retirement – Consideration of an Update Memorandum regarding the results of Staff research in this area, and seeking guidance as to the continuance or conclusion of the project. Update Memo

6.  Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act - Consideration of a Memorandum regarding the Uniform Act and the manner in which potential enactment would align with the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, N.J.S. 2C:25-17 et seq. Memo

7. Mistaken Imprisonment – Consideration of an Update Memorandum concerning proposed modifications to the Mistaken Imprisonment Act in response to Kamienski v. State Department of Treasury, 451 N.J. Super. 499 (App. Div. 2017) (specifically N.J.S. 52:4C-4, 52:4C-5, and 52:4C-6). Memo

8. Disability Benefits After Leaving Public Employment — Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to determine whether or not it would be useful to modify N.J.S. 43:15A-42 clarify whether it permits the extension of ordinary disability retirement benefits to PERS members who leave public sector employment before the onset of disability, as discussed in Murphy v. Bd. of Tr., Pub. Emp.’s Ret. Sys., 2019 WL 1646371 (App. Div. 2019). Memo

9. County Committee – Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to clarify the standards for election of an individual to a county committee as set forth in N.J.S. 19:5-3 and discussed in Hartman v. Covert, 303 N.J. Super. 326 (Law. Div. 1997) and Central Jersey Progressive Democrats v. Flynn, MER L 000732-19, slip op. at 2 (Law Div. Sep. 02, 2020). Memo

10. Annual Report 2020 – Consideration of the draft Annual Report for 2020.

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission is continuing to comply with changes to New Jersey’s Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, and recommendations issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding “social distancing.” 

As a result, the September meeting of the New Jersey Law Revision Commission will be conducted remotely on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. 

Any member of the public who wishes to submit comments on any agenda item, or to participate in the meeting, should contact Laura C. Tharney at: lct@njlrc.org

MEETING AGENDA

1.     Kidnapping – Consideration of a Revised Draft Tentative Report proposing changes to clarify the “unharmed release” provision of New Jersey’s kidnapping statute, N.J.S. 2C:13-1(c)(1) as discussed in State v. Sherman, 367 N.J. Super. 324 (App Div. 2004) and State v. Nunez-Mosquea, 2017 WL 3623378 (App. Div. Aug. 24, 2017). Report

2.     Traumatic Event - Consideration of a revised Draft Tentative Report, containing updated drafting in the Appendix, proposing clarification of the term “traumatic event” as used in the accidental disability retirement statute, N.J.S. 43:16A-7. Report

3.     Parentage - Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to the New Jersey Parentage Act, N.J.S. 9:17-38 et seq. Report Update Memo

4.     Citizen’s Arrest - Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to recommend modification or repeal of three statutes (N.J.S. 2A:169-3; N.J.S. 2C:20-11; and, N.J.S. 2C:20-14) authorizing the arrest of another by a private citizen. Memo

5.     Meaning of “Necessary” in the Context of Eminent Domain and Condemnation - Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to clarify the term “necessary” within the context of redevelopment projects, specifically the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law statute N.J.S. 40A:12A-8(c), as discussed in Borough of Glassboro v. Grossman, 457 N.J. 416 Super. (App. Div. 2019). Memo

6.     Workers’ Compensation Act & Auto Insurance Recovery Cost Act - Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to clarify N.J.S. 39:6A-6 to address workers’ compensation carriers’ recovery of economic losses under N.J.S. 34:15-40 pursuant to the holding in N.J. Transit Corp. v. Sanchez , 242 N.J. 78 (2020). Memo

7.     Indemnity - Consideration of a Memorandum, updated to reflect recent case law, proposing a project to clarify the statutes pertaining to the defense or indemnification of State and County employees in legal actions (N.J.S. 59:10A-1 and N.J.S. 40A:14-117) as discussed in Kaminskas v. Office of the Attorney General, 236 N.J. 415 (2019). Memo

8.     Remarriage - Consideration of an Update Memorandum regarding additional research performed on the issue of retroactive application of 2014 amendments to the alimony statute (N.J.S. 2A:34-23) and seeking Commission guidance. Memo

* Next meeting scheduled for 10/15/20.

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission is complying with recent changes to New Jersey’s Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, as well as Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, and the recommendations issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding “social distancing.” 

As a result, the July meeting of the New Jersey Law Revision Commission will be conducted remotely on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. 

Any member of the public who wishes to submit comments on any agenda item, or to participate in the meeting, should contact Laura C. Tharney at: lct@njlrc.org

MEETING AGENDA

1.     Aggravated Assault – Consideration of a Draft Final Report recommending modification of the aggravated assault statute to address the throwing of bodily fluids in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-13, as discussed in State v. Majewski, 450 N.J. Super. 353 (App. Div. 2017) and in light of recent events. Report

2.     Pending Tenure Charges & Back Pay - Consideration of Draft Final Report recommending modification of N.J.S. 18A:6-14 to include circumstances addressed by the Appellate Division in Pugliese v. State-Operated School District of City of Newark, 454 N.J. Super. 495 (App. Div. 2018). Report

3.     Magistrate – Consideration of a Draft Final Report recommending the elimination of the term “magistrate” from the New Jersey statutes. Report  Appendix

4.     Local Lands and Building Laws – Bidding - Consideration of a Revised Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to N.J.S. 40A:12-5(a)(3), to clarify that the acquisition of real property, under certain circumstances, is subject to the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and that the construction or repair of any capital improvement as a condition of acquisition of acquisition is subject to the Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S. 34:11-56.25 et seq.) Report

5.     Traumatic Event – Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing clarification of the term “traumatic event” in the Accidental Disability Retirement Benefits statute (N.J.S. 43:16A-7) as discussed in Moran v. Bd. of Trs., Police & Firemen’s Ret. Sys., 438 N.J. Super. 346 (App. Div. 2014) and Mount v. Bd. of Trs., Police & Firemen’s Ret. Sys., 233 N.J. 402 (2018). Report

6.     Reasonable Cause - Consideration of a Memorandum proposing to clarify the standard for obtaining a search warrant for weapons in a domestic violence matter pursuant to N.J.S. 2C:25-28(j) and as discussed in State v. Hemenway, 239 N.J. 111 (2019). Memo

7.     Indemnity - Consideration of a Memorandum proposing to clarify the statutes pertaining to the defense or indemnification of State and County employees in legal actions (N.J.S. 59:10A-1 and N.J.S. 40A:14-117) as discussed in Kaminskas v. Office of the Attorney General, 236 N.J. 415 (2019). Memo

8.     Telephone Company Taxation – Consideration of a Memorandum proposing to clarify the statutory language concerning the calculation of telephone company taxation (N.J.S. 54:4-1) as discussed in Verizon N.J., Inc. v. Borough of Hopewell, 31 N.J. Tax 49, 61 (N.J. T.C. 2019). Memo

Update Memorandum

9.     Mandatory Property Tax Refund - Update regarding additional research performed on the issue considered in the Final Report regarding property tax refunds (N.J.S. 54:4-54). Memo

Note: *Next meeting scheduled for 09/17/20.*

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission is complying with recent changes to New Jersey’s Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, as well as Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, and the recommendations issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding “social distancing.” 

As a result, the June meeting of the New Jersey Law Revision Commission will be conducted remotely on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. 

Any member of the public who wishes to submit comments on any agenda item, or to participate in the meeting, should contact Laura C. Tharney at: lct@njlrc.org

MEETING AGENDA

1.     Games of Chance – Consideration of a Revised Draft Final Report updating the revision of the law regulating bingo, raffles, and amusement games, collectively called “legalized games of chance”, found in N.J.S. 5:8-1 through N.J.S. 5:8-130. Report  Table of Disposition  Quick Reference

2.     Kidnapping – Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to the “unharmed release” provision of New Jersey’s kidnapping statute, N.J.S. 2C:13-1(c)(1) as discussed in State v. Sherman, 367 N.J. Super. 324 (App Div. 2004) and State v. Nunez-Mosquea, 2017 WL 3623378 (App. Div. Aug. 24, 2017). Report

3.     Interpretive Statement – Consideration of a Revised Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to N.J.S. 19:3-6 as to whether the interpretive statement that accompanies a public ballot question must be drafted by the governing body pursuant to the discussion in Desanctis v. Borough of Belmar, 455 N.J. Super. 316 (App. Div. 2018) and based on the guidance of the Commission. Report

4.     Workers Compensation - Statute of Limitations – Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to clarify the statute of limitations in Workers Compensation actions (N.J.S. 34:15-15 and N.J.S. 34:15-51) as discussed in Plastic Surgery Center, P.A., v. Malouf Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc., 241 N.J. 112 (Feb. 03, 2020). Report

5.     Uniform Wage Garnishment Act – Consideration of a brief Memorandum describing some of the provisions of the Uniform Act and seeking Commission guidance about whether to move forward with a project in this area. Memo  UWGA - Final Act

6.     Child Endangerment – As a result of New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Fuqua, 234 N.J. 583 (2018), this Update Memorandum sets forth the results of a 50 State-survey on the topic of child endangerment and includes a discussion of the range of behavior that has resulted in the conviction of the accused. Memo Results of 50-state survey

7.     Remarriage – Consideration of a Memorandum regarding the status of the project pertaining to remarriage for purpose of alimony (N.J.S. 2A:34-23) and seeking Commission guidance. Memo

Note: *Next meeting scheduled for 07/16/20.*

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission is complying with recent changes to New Jersey’s Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, as well as Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, and the recommendations issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding “social distancing.” 

As a result, the May meeting of the New Jersey Law Revision Commission will be conducted remotely on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. 

Any member of the public who wishes to submit comments on any agenda item, or to participate in the meeting, should contact Laura C. Tharney at: lct@njlrc.org

Meeting Agenda

1.     “Confinement”, Definition of - Consideration of a Draft Final Report proposing modifications to the language of N.J.S. 2C:44-3(a), clarifying the definition of “confinement”, as discussed in State v. Clarity, 454 N.J. Super. 603 (App. Div. 2018). Report

2.     Probation – Clarification of “Satisfactory Completion” - Consideration of a Draft Final Report proposing modifications to New Jersey’s expungement statute, N.J.S. 2C:52-2, to clarify “satisfactory completion” of probation as discussed in Matter of E.C., 454 N.J. Super. 48, 53 (App. Div. 2018). Report

3.     Magistrate – Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing the elimination of the term “magistrate” from the New Jersey statutes. Report  Appendix

4.     Local Lands and Building Laws – Bidding - Consideration of a Revised Draft Tentative Report proposing a modification to N.J.S. 40A:12-5(a)(3), to clarify when the acquisition, construction, or repair of a capital improvement as a condition of the acquisition of real property is subject to the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S. 40A:11-1 et seq.). Report

5.     Aggravated Assault – Consideration of a Revised Draft Tentative Report concerning the throwing of bodily fluids in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-13, as discussed in State v. Majewski, 450 N.J. Super. 353 (App. Div. 2017) and in light of recent events. Report

6.     Parentage – Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a substantive revision to the Commission’s previously-released project in this area of the law. Memo

7.     Workers’ Comp - Statute of Limitations – Consideration of a Memorandum providing the results of preliminary outreach regarding clarification of the statute of limitations in Workers Compensation statutes (N.J.S. 34:15-51 and N.J.S. 34:15-15) as discussed in Plastic Surgery Center, P.A., v. Malouf Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc., 2020 WL 521659 *1 (2020). Memo

8.     PLIGAA – Consideration of a Memorandum providing a research update regarding the offset provision contained in the New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association Act, N.J.S. 17:30A-1 et seq. as discussed in Oyola v. Xing Lan Liu, 431 N.J. Super. 493 (App. Div. 2013), and seeking Commission guidance. Memo

*Next meeting scheduled for 06/18/20*

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission offices on the 7th Floor, 153 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1. Standard Form Contracts: Consideration of a Revised Draft Final Report on Standard Form Contracts modified in response to concerns raised by Commissioners and commenters. Report 

2. Definition of “Actor” for purposes of N.J.S. 2C:1-6(c): Consideration of a Draft Final Report to define the term “actor” in the context of the DNA-tolling provision contained in N.J.S. 2C:1-6(c) and discussed in State v. Twiggs, 216 N.J. 513 (2018). Report

3. Bail Jumping: Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to New Jersey’s Bail Jumping Statute, N.J.S. 2C:29-7, as discussed in State v. Emmons, 397 N.J. Super. 112 (App. Div. 2007) and State v. Morris, 2018 WL 4701675 (App. Div. 2018). Report

4. Charitable Registration and Investigation Act: Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to selected statutes within the Charitable Registration and Investigation Act (CRI) (N.J.S. 45:17A-18 et seq.) after a review of the Model Protection of Charitable Assets Act (MPCAA). Report  Appendix

5. Local Lands and Building Laws – Lease: Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report to repeal N.J.S. 40A:12-24 which does not require a governmental unit to seek public bids before leasing public property, not needed for public use, to a private person; and is inconsistent with the public bidding requirements found in both N.J.S. 40A:12-14 and the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S. 40A:11-1 et seq.). Report

6. Books and Records of Account: Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to define the meaning of the term “books and records of account” as used in N.J.S. 14A:5-28 and as discussed in Feuer v. Merck & Co., Inc., 455 N.J. Super. 69 (App. Div. 2018). Memo

7. Preemption: Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to determine whether it would be appropriate to modify § (e) of N.J.S. 54:10A-5a in response to the discussion of federal preemption in Stanislaus Food Products Co. v. Director, Div. of Taxation, No. 011050-2017, 2019 WL 2720346 (N.J. Tax, June 28, 2019). Memo

8. Definition of “Award”: Consideration of a Memorandum clarifying the meaning of “award” as it appears in the Gross Income Tax Act, N.J.S. 54A:5-1, as discussed in Kite v. Director, Division of Taxation, 453 N.J. Super. 146 (App. Div. 2018). Memo

                   * Next meeting currently scheduled for November 21, 2019.*

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. in the:

 Baker Courtroom at Rutgers Law School, 123 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102

1. Hearsay - Consideration of a Draft Final Report proposing the modification of a statute to clarify a hearsay evidence issue found in N.J.S. 9:6–8.46 pertaining to child abuse and neglect proceedings. Memo Report

2. “Residence” for Sex Offender Registration - Consideration of a Draft Final Report proposing the modification of N.J.S. 2C:7-2 to deal with the registration of secondary addresses for sex offenders in response to State v. Halloran, 446 N.J. Super. 381 (L. Div. 2014) and an additional change to the statutes in response to the determination of the New Jersey Supreme Court in State In the Interest of C.K., 2018 WL 1915104 (2018). Report

3. Voided Election - Consideration of a Draft Final Report proposing the modification of Title 18A:9-1 et seq. to clarify the effect of voided election results on future ballot initiatives as discussed in City of Orange Twp. Bd. of Educ. v. City of Orange Twp., ESX-L-6652-17 (Ch. Div. Oct. 20, 2017). Report

4. Definition of “Marital Status” - Consideration of a Revised Draft Tentative Report proposing modifications to the language of N.J.S. 10:5-5 and 10:5-2.1 to reflect the treatment of the term “marital status” by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Smith v. Millville Rescue Squad, 225 N.J. 373 (2016) and in response to comments received by stakeholders. Report

5. Evidentiary Standard for a Final Restraining Order Under the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act - Consideration of a Memorandum providing a status update to the Commission and requesting guidance regarding additional work in the area of Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act of 2015 (SASPA), N.J.S. 2C:14-16. Memo

6. Local Lands and Building Laws – Bidding - Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to clarify whether the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S. 40A:11-1 et seq.) applies to the acquisition of real property, capital improvement, or personal property by a County or municipality, pursuant to the Local Lands and Building Laws, specifically N.J.S. 40A:12-5(a)(3). Memo

7. Completion of Probation and N.J.S. 2C:52-2(a) – Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to clarify the meaning of the term “satisfactory” as used in N.J.S. 2C:52-2(a) of the expungement statute and as discussed in Matter of E.C., 454 N.J. Super. 48 (App. Div. 2018). Memo

8. Confinement – Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to clarify the meaning of the term “confinement” as used in N.J.S. 2C:44-3(a) and as discussed in State v. Clarity, 454 N.J. Super. 603 (App. Div. 2018). Memo

* Next meeting currently scheduled for October 17, 2019.

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. in the Commission offices on the 7th Floor, 153 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1. Imputing Negligence to a Public Entity - Consideration of a Draft Final Report proposing the addition of language to N.J.S. 40A:11-19 and 18A:18A-41 regarding imputing third party negligence to a public entity. WORD || PDF

2. Misconduct and Unemployment Benefits - Consideration of a Draft Final Report regarding workplace misconduct and unemployment benefits, and the subsequent legislation addressing the issue raised in In Re N.J.A.C. 12:17-2.1, 450 N.J. Super. 152 (App. Div. 2017) WORD || PDF

3. Definition of “Actor” for Purposes of N.J.S. 2C:1-6(c) - Consideration of a Revised Draft Tentative Report to define the term “actor” in the context of the DNA-tolling provision contained in N.J.S. 2C:1-6(c) and discussed in State v. Twiggs, 216 N.J. 513 (2018). WORD || PDF 

4. Meaning of widow in N.J.S. 54:4–3.30 - Consideration of a Memorandum outlining options for a definition of widow in N.J.S. 54:4–3.30 WORD || PDF

5. Statute of Limitations, Worker’s Compensation - Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a project to clarify whether the common law statute of limitations, or N.J.S. 34:15-51, applies to matters involving disputed claims by medical providers in worker’s compensation cases as discussed in Plastic Surgery Center, PA v. Malouf Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc., 2019 WL 256698 (App. Div. 2019).  WORD || PDF

6. Harassment - N.J.S. 2C:33-4 - Consideration of a Memorandum suggesting revision of N.J.S. 2C:33-4 concerning Harassment  WORD || PDF

The New Jersey Law Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. in the Commission offices on the 7th Floor, 153 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1. Revised Standard Form Contracts - Consideration of a Revised Draft Final Report on Standard Form Contracts that has been modified for Commission consideration in response to comments received at the April Commission meeting.
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2. Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act - Consideration of a Draft Final Report recommending no further action by the Commission in this area at this time.
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3. Definition of “Actor” for Purposes of N.J.S. 2C:1-6(c) - Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report to proposing statutory changes to define the term “actor” in the context of the DNA-tolling provision contained in N.J.S. 2C:1-6(c) and discussed in State v. Twiggs, 216 N.J. 513 (2018).
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4. Mandatory Sentencing - Consideration of a Draft Tentative Report relating to Mandatory Sentencing proposing statutory modifications in response to case law concerning factors that require a jury determination.
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5. Definition of “Tumultuous” - Consideration of a Revised Draft Tentative Report recommending modifications to the statute to clarify “public” and “tumultuous” in the context of disorderly conduct (N.J.S. 2C:33-2(b)) as discussed in State v. Finneman, 2017 WL 4448541 (App. Div. 2017).
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6. Foreclosure - Consideration of a Memorandum proposing a potential project to modify the language of N.J.S. 2A:50-56.1 to address the issue of retroactive application.
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The minutes for this meeting will be made available pending approval of the Comissioners