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NJ A584

NJ A584
Provides State agencies will not enter into contracts with business entities that require persons or public entities to submit disputes to binding arbitration.*


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits a State agency from entering into a contract or agreement with a business entity that requires any person or public entity, as a condition of doing business with that business entity, to give up any right or remedy provided by the laws of this State. The bill will not apply to any contract or agreement in effect on the bill's effective date, or to any contract or agreement that is necessary to address a public emergency.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts or agreements with business entities that require any person or public entity to give up any right or remedy provided by the laws of New Jersey as a condition of doing business. The bill defines "state agency" as any department, division, board, or other instrumentality within the executive branch, as well as any independent state authority or agency. It also defines "business entity" broadly to include various types of legal commercial entities. The bill does not apply to any existing contracts or agreements, or to contracts necessary to address a public emergency.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reported from Assembly Comm. as a Substitute, 2nd Reading (on 03/07/2019)

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