New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 3496: Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses.

Passed one chamber Last action September 28, 2026: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Plain-language summary

A 3496 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses. Primary sponsor: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic), Bill Spearman (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 28, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic); Linda Carter (Democratic); Bill Spearman (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.