Joseph J. Roberts
Joseph J. Roberts (born July 14, 1952) is an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1987 to 2010, where he represented the 5th Legislative District.Speaker Roberts sponsored more than a dozen bills to promote autism awareness and to require therapeutic services to be provided to autistic children and young adults.[1] He spearheaded legislation aimed at curbing medical malpractice costs and preserving patient's rights and access to health care.Speaker Roberts sponsored the 2004 law that made New Jersey the fifth state to recognize domestic partnerships.He also authored legislation to revitalize the City of Camden and laws to encourage school districts and municipalities to consolidate and share services.