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NJ S4242
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Requires each State department and agency in New Jersey's Executive Branch to establish an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
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Each office must be led by a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer appointed by the department head or Governor, who serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority
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Offices will serve as centralized hubs for DEI expertise, data analysis, cross-cultural education programs, employee engagement initiatives, and workplace training tailored to each agency's functions
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Data collected by the offices must be used only to advance equity and inclusion as authorized by law, and explicitly cannot be shared for civil immigration enforcement purposes
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The bill does not create any substantive rights enforceable by third parties
Legislative Description
Establishes Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in each State department or agency.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
3/3/2025