NJ lawmakers pass bill to codify state certification for LGBTQ businesses
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Lawmakers in New Jersey have approved a bipartisan bill to codify a state certification process for LGBTQ business owners, sending the bill to Gov.
Phil Murphy’s desk for his signature. When signed into law, the bill will create opportunity for businesses to win funding, contracts or other initiatives offered by state agencies by codifying the certification that already exists under an executive order Murphy issued in 2022.
The New Jersey state Treasury already offers similar certification for businesses owned by women, people of color and veterans.
Although certification already existed under Murphy’s executive order, this legislation passed gives it the power of state law and ensures the certification remains in place after Murphy leaves office.
