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NJ S3417

NJ S3417
Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.


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Introduced
02/09/2021
In Committee
02/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill creates a State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities. This bill would add a new three percent set-aside program for disability-owned business enterprises which is in addition to other State set-aside programs. The three percent set-aside would represent three percent of all contracts awarded by contracting agencies. "Disability-owned business enterprise" would be defined to mean a business which has its principal place of business in the State, is independently owned and operated and at least 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by persons with disabilities and is certified by nonprofit organizations focused on business disability inclusion, including Disability:IN, as a disability-owned business enterprise. Disability-owned business enterprise is a commonly used term by several non-profit organizations focused on business disability inclusion, such as Disability:IN, to recognize such businesses. The term "disability" would be defined to mean a physical or mental disability that substantially impairs a major life activity.

AI Summary

This bill creates a State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities. The bill establishes a three percent set-aside program for "disability-owned business enterprises," which are defined as businesses that have their principal place of business in the State, are independently owned and operated, and are at least 51 percent owned and controlled by persons with disabilities, and are certified by non-profit organizations focused on business disability inclusion, such as Disability:IN. The bill outlines the procedures for designating, advertising, and awarding these set-aside contracts, and requires contracting agencies to submit annual reports on the progress of the program. The bill also provides for the establishment of regulations and the enforcement of penalties for businesses that have been fraudulently certified as disability-owned.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/09/2021)

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