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NJ S3907

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a new principal department in New Jersey's Executive Branch, headed by a Commissioner appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation.

  • Transfers the Small Business Registration and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Services Unit from the Department of the Treasury to the new department.

  • Requires the Commissioner to develop a Statewide diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility strategic plan within 90 days, focusing on workforce diversity, workplace inclusion, and removing barriers in recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention.

  • Mandates each State agency submit a preliminary diversity assessment within 45 days and develop its own strategic plan, including establishing a diversity and inclusion officer position distinct from the equal employment opportunity officer.

  • Directs State agencies to collect and track demographic data on workforce composition, hiring, promotions, pay, and attrition rates to measure progress on diversity goals.

Legislative Description

Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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