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( D- NJ). The House of Representatives then passed the bill by 235–189 on March 18, 2022.

Background

Beginning with California in July 2019, similar statutes have already been passed by 13 states and 30 cities as of March 2022.

Legislative History

As of September 6, 2022:

References

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