Creates certain assistance and set-aside programs for businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons, by persons with a disability, and by veterans.

Also relevant to:LGBTQ+ / Queer Person with a disability

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This bill establishes programs to assist businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans. It allows the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to help these businesses with financing and bonding, and the Division of Revenue to offer various forms of technical and financial assistance. Additionally, counties, municipalities, and school boards can create set-aside programs to award a portion of their contracts to these eligible businesses.

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