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NJ S3072
NJ S3072Prohibits disqualification of certain minority-owned and women-owned businesses for certification.
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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 would modify the eligibility criteria for a business to qualify as a minority-owned or women-owned business under State law. The bill specifies that an otherwise eligible minority-owned or women-owned business engaged in the procurement of materials and supplies would be eligible for certification although the business is not involved in the production or movement of inventory on hand, as long as the business: (1) places an order for a product with a distributor or manufacturer; (2) takes possession of the materials or supplies in the order by payment; (3) assumes the risk of ownership of the materials or supplies; and (4) causes the product, materials, or supplies to be shipped to a customer. The bill also requires the uniform procedure, which governs the certification of minority and women's businesses, to provide guidance for determining whether the beneficial owners of a business have created a shell company or other arrangement with the purpose or effect of evading the ownership requirements under the law.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the criteria for businesses to be certified as minority-owned or women-owned, particularly those involved in procuring materials and supplies. Previously, such businesses might have been disqualified if they weren't directly involved in producing or physically handling inventory. Now, these businesses can still qualify if they place orders with manufacturers or distributors, pay for and take possession of the goods, assume ownership risks, and arrange for the products to be shipped to customers. The bill also mandates that the standardized process for certifying these businesses must include guidelines to identify if owners have created shell companies or other arrangements to circumvent the ownership requirements. This aims to ensure genuine minority and women ownership and control.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3072 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3072_I1.HTM |
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