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NJ A3071
NJ A3071Requires EDA to include social media development services in services offered through Small Business E-commerce Support Program.
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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 requires that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (authority) include the provision of social media development services among the services offered to eligible small businesses through its Small Business E-commerce Support Program. The Small Business E-commerce Support Program is a pilot product under the Main Street Recovery Finance Program, established pursuant to the "New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020." Under the pilot product, the authority offers e-commerce and digital marketing consulting services to eligible small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and personal care businesses that are situated in a commercial location within the State. Currently, the consultancy services offered through the pilot product generally include assistance related to the development of Internet websites, e-commerce platforms, and digital marketing plans. The bill requires that these services also include assistance related to the development of social media platforms.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to add social media development services to the offerings of its Small Business E-commerce Support Program, which is a pilot program under the Main Street Recovery Finance Program established by the "New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020." This program currently provides e-commerce and digital marketing consulting to eligible small businesses, such as restaurants and retail stores, and this bill mandates that assistance with developing social media platforms be included in these services, though this requirement will end if the Small Business E-commerce Support Program itself is terminated.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Ellen Park (D)*,
Heather Simmons (D)*,
Chris Tully (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Cody Miller (D),
Michael Venezia (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development 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/A3071 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3071_I1.HTM |
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