Senator Steve Sweeney

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney to protect developmentally disabled beneficiaries by requiring the trustees and guardians designated in a will to post a bond and periodically provide accountings to the court was approved 10-0 today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The court would determine the amount and conditions of the bond required where a will names developmentally disabled beneficiary, under terms of the bill (S-550). Developmental disabilities would include mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida and other neurological impairments.

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney to protect developmentally disabled beneficiaries by requiring the trustees and guardians designated in a will to post a bond and periodically provide accountings to the court was approved 10-0 today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The court would determine the amount and conditions of the bond required where a will names developmentally disabled beneficiary, under terms of the bill (S-550). Developmental disabilities would include mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida and other neurological impairments.

TRENTON – The Senate today approved a bill, S-442, co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Stephen M. Sweeney, to authorize special education students who have attended four years of high school to participate in their class graduation ceremonies.

TRENTON – Senate Majority Leader Stephen M. Sweeney today said he will sponsor legislation to punish New Jersey firms that knowingly hire illegal aliens.