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NJ S3925

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a price preference of up to 10 percent on State contracts paid with State funds for minority businesses and women's businesses
  • Requires State agencies to award contracts to minority or women's businesses if they meet solicitation requirements and are the lowest bidder after applying the preference
  • When two or more minority or women's businesses are the lowest bidders on a contract, the contract goes to the business with the lowest bid
  • Allows a business to retain eligibility for the preference if a minority or woman owner dies during bidding or contract term and their surviving spouse acquires the ownership interest
  • Applies to contracts that are publicly advertised for bids and paid with State funds

Legislative Description

Establishes price preference program on State contracts for minority and women's businesses.

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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