New JerseyState contractors on large contracts would accept electronic eligibility information
If enacted, State agencies would require contractors on contracts worth at least $1 million to accept required eligibility information electronically for contracted goods, services, or benefits.
What it does
State agencies would make contractors on contracts worth at least $1 million let people submit required information electronically to qualify for goods, services, or benefits provided under the contract.
Argument forElectronic submissions could save people a trip or mailing time when they must provide information to qualify for covered goods, services, or benefits.
Argument againstCovered contractors could face extra work setting up and managing electronic submissions for people seeking goods, services, or benefits.
More detail
State agencies would require covered contractors to offer people an electronic way to submit information. Covered contractors are businesses on contracts worth at least $1 million with State agencies authorized to buy goods or services. The option applies when people must submit information to qualify for goods, services, or benefits the contractor provides under the contract. The requirement would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29Passed by the Assembly (75-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 15Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Reported out of Assembly committee with amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 10Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government CommitteeIntroduced
- Oct 29Passed by the Assembly (75-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
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