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NJ S1062
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
- Creates a Division of Minority and Women Business Development within the State Department of the Treasury to administer policies ensuring equal opportunity for minority-owned and women-owned businesses in state purchasing and procurement
- Establishes the position of State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor and compile data on contracts awarded to minority-owned and women-owned businesses, including total contract values and percentage participation
- Requires the State Chief Disparity Officer to periodically report findings on disparities between contracts awarded to minority-owned and women-owned businesses and their prevalence in the marketplace to the Governor and Legislature
- Mandates each state department, agency, and independent authority designate a disparity officer to serve as liaison with the State Chief Disparity Officer
- Prohibits self-certification for minority-owned and women-owned businesses and allows small business set-aside contracts valued under $2,000 to be negotiated through competitive contracting rather than public bidding
Legislative Description
Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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