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NJ S1122
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
- Adds disability-owned businesses to the Office of Minority, Disabled Veterans, and Women Medical Cannabis Business Development, making them eligible for medical cannabis industry permits and business development programs
- Expands New Jersey Economic Development Authority direct loan programs to include disability-owned businesses located in urban centers that cannot obtain conventional funding
- Establishes a unified certification process for disability-owned businesses through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, with initial certification followed by recertification after one year and then every five years
- Defines disability-owned business as one where at least 51% ownership and management control is held by persons with physical or mental disabilities that substantially impair a major life activity
- Requires the Chief Diversity Officer to compile and monitor information on State contracts awarded to disability-owned businesses alongside minority-owned and women-owned enterprises
Legislative Description
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.
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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