Includes Jewish persons within definitions of "minority," "minority group member," and "minority business."

This bill amends New Jersey law to include Jewish persons within the legal definitions of "minority," "minority group member," and "minority business enterprise." It specifically defines "Jewish" as a person whose traditional religion is Judaism or who traces origins through ancient Hebrew people to Abraham. This change directly affects Jewish business owners seeking qualification for state programs supporting minority-owned businesses, such as set-aside contracts. The amendment updates existing statutory definitions without altering program eligibility requirements or funding levels.