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NJ A2656

NJ A2656
Requires State agencies to post Internet links to programs and services for women as applicable.


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Introduced
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that each State agency prominently display on its Internet homepage a link to any program, services, benefits, or informational resources that are provided by or through that agency and that are intended exclusively or primarily for women. The link is to be clearly identified in such a manner as to facilitate access to information about any such program, services, benefits, or informational resources. The bill defines "State agency" to mean an executive branch agency of the State, including, but not limited to, any department, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, agency, or instrumentality thereof, or independent agency, public authority, or public benefit corporation. The bill takes effect on the first day of the fifth month following enactment, but authorizes each State agency to take prior administrative action as necessary to implement the provisions of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires that each state agency prominently display on its internet homepage a link to any program, services, benefits, or informational resources that are provided by or through that agency and are intended exclusively or primarily for women. The link must be clearly identified to facilitate access to information about these resources. The bill defines "state agency" to include any executive branch agency, department, or other government entity. The bill takes effect five months after enactment, but allows state agencies to take preliminary administrative actions to implement the law.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 02/14/2022)

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