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NJ S3749

NJ S3749
Establishes loan program in EDA to assist businesses owned by individuals with disabilities; appropriates $5 million.


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Introduced
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes loan program in EDA to assist businesses owned by individuals with disabilities; appropriates $5 million.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a loan program within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide funding for operational or capital expenses to businesses owned by individuals with disabilities. The bill appropriates $5 million to the EDA to create a revolving loan fund that will be used to issue low-interest loans to qualified businesses. To be eligible, a business must be owned or operated by an individual with a disability, be located in New Jersey, and employ at least five full-time employees, with at least 50% being state residents. The loans can be partially or fully forgiven if the business is no longer viable after a bona fide effort. The EDA is required to adopt regulations to implement the program within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 03/30/2023)

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