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A2174

Provides that disability-owned businesses be included in certain business development programs, direct loan programs, and certification processes; requires Chief Diversity Officer compile information on awarding of State contracts to disability-owned businesses.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2174 includes disability-owned businesses in certain state programs, certification processes, and contract monitoring.

New Jersey A2174 amends existing laws to include disability-owned businesses in the certification process managed by the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in the Department of the Treasury. The bill also incorporates disability-owned businesses into the requirement for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to undertake direct loans to qualified businesses in urban centers. Additionally, the Chief Diversity Officer of the State is required to monitor the State's public contracting process for the awarding of contracts to disability-owned businesses.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee