Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.
This bill creates a New Jersey state program requiring government agencies to set aside certain contracts (for goods, construction, or services) exclusively for businesses owned and operated by people with disabilities. These businesses must be at least 51% owned by such individuals and certified by approved nonprofits like Disability:IN. State agencies must award at least 3% of their contracts to these certified businesses, either through direct awards or subcontracting requirements. The Department of the Treasury will manage the program, maintain a list of certified businesses, and handle disputes, while ensuring set-aside contracts are competitively bid and priced fairly.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
Co
Wayne DeAngelo
DDemocratic
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