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NJ S274
NJ S274Debars permanently from government contracting any person convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that any person who is convicted under subsection a. or b. of N.J.S.A.2C:21-34 will be permanently debarred from contracting or from working as a key employee of a contractor, or any affiliate, that is contracting with a government entity. These subsections involve fraudulent activity in relation to government contracts. The bill requires the State Treasurer to publish and maintain a list on the Internet of permanently debarred persons. Persons or entities wishing to contract with a government entity will be required to file a written certification stating that the person or entity and any key employees are not permanently debarred pursuant to this bill. In some emergency situations, the contractor may submit the written certification after the contract has been awarded. The contracting agency will have the right to rely solely on the contractor's certification and the list provided by the State Treasurer. This bill does not apply to purchases from federal supply schedules or cooperative purchasing agreements with one or more states.
AI Summary
This bill permanently prohibits individuals convicted of certain crimes involving fraudulent activity related to government contracts, as defined by specific subsections of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-34, from entering into contracts with any government entity, working as a key employee for a contractor, or being an affiliate of a contractor. A "key employee" is defined as someone in a supervisory role or empowered to make discretionary business decisions, and an "affiliate" is an entity that controls or is controlled by another entity. The State Treasurer will maintain an online list of these permanently debarred individuals, and any entity seeking to contract with the government must provide a written certification confirming they and their key employees are not on this list, though in emergencies, this certification can be submitted shortly after a contract is awarded. Government agencies can rely solely on this certification and the Treasurer's list, and this prohibition does not apply to purchases made through federal supply schedules or cooperative agreements with other states.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S274 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/274_I1.HTM |
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