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NJ S2082

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey State agencies would be prohibited from entering contracts with business entities that require persons or public entities to resolve disputes through binding arbitration as a condition of doing business
  • The prohibition aims to preserve the rights of individuals and public entities to seek remedies in a court of law rather than being forced into arbitration
  • Three exceptions apply: contracts already in effect when the law takes effect, contracts necessary to address public emergencies, and contracts where the restriction would limit competition to the point of harming the State's financial interests
  • "State agency" includes all Executive Branch departments, divisions, boards, commissions, and independent State authorities
  • "Business entity" encompasses corporations, LLCs, partnerships, trusts, and any other legal commercial entities organized under New Jersey or other jurisdictions

Legislative Description

Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.14.

5/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Education2/12/2024
Education1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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