On Mar. 18, NJ LEG passed bill re LGBTQ+ business certification.
NJ LEG passed SB 1313 / AB 3330 on procedure for certification of LGBTQ+ business.
Bill codifies the program established by Governor Murphy in Executive Order No. 295.
Bill Provisions
In order to be eligible as LGBTQ+ business, a business shall be a sole entity which is at least 51% percent owned, operated, controlled by person who identify as LGBTQ+.
A first-time applicant for certification as an LGBTQ+ business shall submit documentation necessary to determine the applicant’s eligibility for certification.
Division shall prepare a NJ uniform certification application the must be available online on the division's website; application must include certain information or fields.
NJ must also prepare a form for recertification available on the division's website.
Upon approval of an application, a certificate issued is valid for 5 years, subject to the annual certification verification statement, must reapply for certification after 5 years.
Specified that the division may deny or revoke the certification of a LGBTQ+ business if the division has determined that the applicant has failed to meet certification criteria.
Legislative History
On Jan. 9, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 18, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 18, 2024, introduced in Assembly; on Mar. 18, 2024, bill amendment passed.
ON Mar. 18, 2024, bill received in Senate, 2nd reading on concurrence; bill passed.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, bill S1313/A3330 will become effective the 180th day after enactment.
May 2024 Governor Approval
On May 1, 2024, NJ LEG reported governor signed SB 1313, enacted as PL 2024, c.10.
Law takes effect on the 180 day next following the date of enactment, Oct. 28, 2024.
