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Protecting Patients' Rights
A measure sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Joseph F. Vitale that would prohibit pharmacists from refusing to dispense medication solely on the basis of philosophical, moral or religious reasons was approved by the Senate.
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Court Decision on Charitable Immunity Holds Hope
Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen applauded today's New Jersey Supreme Court decision which holds that John Hardwicke, a victim of sexual abuse, able to sue American Boychoir, the school that put him in harm's way.
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Policy Decisions on Child Visitation
Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Chairman Joseph F. Vitale has vowed to introduce legislation and hold a hearing to discuss this week's State Supreme Court decision not to rule on a case regarding the required continuation of sibling visitation after adoption.
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