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NJ A5042

NJ A5042
Requires State entities purchase five percent of goods and services from Central Nonprofit Agency; requires Division of Purchase and Property establish training protocols for all purchasing agents; grants Central Nonprofit Agency right of first refusal.


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Introduced
11/14/2024
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
Passed
01/12/2026
Dead
Vetoed
01/20/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires State entities purchase five percent of goods and services from Central Nonprofit Agency; requires Division of Purchase and Property establish training protocols for all purchasing agents; grants Central Nonprofit Agency right of first refusal.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that state entities must purchase five percent of their goods and services from the Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA), which is an organization that helps provide employment for individuals with disabilities through approved rehabilitation facilities. The bill also requires the Division of Purchase and Property, a state agency responsible for procurement, to create training programs for all purchasing agents to educate them about the CNA and its services. Furthermore, the CNA is granted a right of first refusal, meaning it has the initial opportunity to provide goods and services that might otherwise be purchased through cooperative agreements, provided it can do so at a competitive price. This legislation aims to increase the utilization of services provided by approved rehabilitation facilities and ensure meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Pocket Veto - Bills not Acted on by Governor-end of Session (on 01/20/2026)

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