Bill > S4237

This bill amends several New Jersey state laws to include Jewish persons within the definitions of "minority," "minority group member," and "minority business" across various contexts related to public contracts, grants, and business enterprises. Specifically, the bill adds a fifth category to existing minority definitions, which now includes "Jewish persons" defined as those whose traditional religion is Judaism or who trace their origins through the ancient Hebrew people of Israel to Abraham. These amendments apply to multiple statutes governing areas such as casino licensing, public education contracts, development authorities, small business assistance, and motor vehicle franchising. By expanding the definition of minority groups, the bill aims to ensure that Jewish-owned businesses and individuals can benefit from existing minority-focused business development, contracting, and certification programs. The changes are technical in nature, simply adding Jewish persons to lists of recognized minority groups in existing legal frameworks, without creating new substantive rights or programs.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4237