A 4134 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes State Commission on Minority Affairs within Department of State.

This bill establishes the State Commission on Minority Affairs within New Jersey's Department of State. The commission, composed of department heads, legislative appointees, and 16 public members representing diverse backgrounds, will study issues affecting minority communities. Its key duties include examining minority employment, business opportunities, affordable housing availability, and civil rights protections, while collecting data on existing support programs. The commission will meet quarterly and report findings to the state, though it does not have authority to enact new laws.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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