Provides right of action for individuals alleging denial of professional credential by State is result of policy or process causing disparate impact on basis of race or ethnicity.

This bill creates a legal right for individuals denied professional licenses (like for nursing, law, or contracting) by New Jersey state licensing agencies to challenge if the denial resulted from a policy or process causing a disproportionate negative effect on people of certain racial or ethnic groups. It allows such individuals to file a formal complaint with the state Civil Rights Division or court, requiring them to prove, by a preponderance of evidence, that the denial was linked to a biased policy or inconsistent application. Licensing agencies can defend themselves by showing the policy is based on legitimate, non-discriminatory factors (such as required training or exams) that are applied fairly and directly related to the profession. The bill does not change licensing standards but adds a new pathway to address potential systemic bias in credentialing.