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NJ A5525
NJ A5525Establishes Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in each State department or agency.
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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in each State department or agency. The head of each State department or agency, or the Governor, as appropriate, will appoint a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, and the officer will be the administrator and head of the office. The bill requires the office to serve as a centralized location for expertise and data on diversity, equity, and inclusion and to engage in programs, initiatives, and policies to support cross-cultural education and employee engagement. The office will analyze and report on data relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and identify and advise on improvements to operational processes and systems within the State department or agency to align with diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices with the goal of facilitating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The office will also develop and deliver diversity, equity, and inclusion training tailored to the State department or agency's functions and requirements. The bill also requires the office to use its data for informing the State's efforts only as authorized under State and federal law to advance equity and inclusion for the diverse communities in this State. The office will not use or share data for the use of civil immigration enforcement.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in each New Jersey state department or agency, with a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer appointed by the department head or Governor. The office will serve as a centralized hub for DEI expertise and data, focusing on supporting cross-cultural education, analyzing diversity-related information, and improving workplace processes to create a more inclusive environment. The Chief DEI Officer will be a qualified professional dedicated full-time to the role, with hiring considerations given to candidates with lived experience or work in diversity and inclusion. The office's primary responsibilities include developing tailored DEI training, identifying operational improvements, and supporting employee engagement. Importantly, the bill specifies that the office will only use data to advance equity and inclusion as permitted by state and federal law, with a specific prohibition on using data for civil immigration enforcement. The bill also clarifies that it does not create any enforceable substantive rights for third parties and will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 04/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5525 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5525_I1.HTM |
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