New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1062: Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1062 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic); Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.