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NJ A1709
NJ A1709Prohibits 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, ensuring that businesses involved in procuring materials and supplies are not disqualified simply because they don't physically produce or move inventory. Instead, such businesses can still qualify if they order products from a manufacturer or distributor, pay for them to take possession, assume ownership risks, and arrange for shipment to a customer. Additionally, the bill mandates that the established uniform procedure for certifying these businesses must include guidelines to detect if owners have created shell companies or other arrangements to circumvent the ownership requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development 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/A1709 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1709_I1.HTM |
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