This is a status report provided by the New Jersey State Bar Association on recently passed and pending legislation, regulations, gubernatorial nominations and/or appointments of interest to lawyers, as well as the involvement of the NJSBA as amicus in appellate court matters. To learn more, visit njsba.com.
Governor expands medical marijuana, workers’ compensation benefits
Governor Phil Murphy signed recently passed bills into law expanding accessibility to medical marijuana and eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. The New Jersey State Bar Association expressed support for the expansion of medical marijuana and made recommendations regarding the expanded availability of marijuana in New Jersey, offering to work with legislators on related regulations. The association did not support the workers’ compensation bill, which would enhance eligibility of workers’ compensation for a specific group of petitioners.
