ASSEMBLY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND WOMEN'S AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 1723

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  OCTOBER 5, 2026

      The Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 1723.

      This bill requires that upon the prime contractor receiving notice of the awarded State contract, the prime contractor has 30 days to notify the subcontractor by certified mail.  The notice must include the State agency, the description of the State contract, and the work expected of the subcontractor in regards to the State contract and the timeframe of that work.  If the prime contractor fails to notify the subcontractor within 30 days of receiving the awarded State contract, the prime contractor will be subject to penalties provided in the contract for failure to comply.

      This bill was prefiled for introduction in the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.