New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4316 — Requires businesses receiving financial assistance from EDA be prohibited from any gender gap payment practice to their employees.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SLA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Prohibits EDA-assisted businesses from gender discrimination in employee compensation.

This bill requires New Jersey businesses receiving financial aid from the Economic Development Authority to avoid gender discrimination in payments to employees. It mandates documentation proving compliance with these provisions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that workers at EDA-assisted businesses should not face pay disparities based on gender.

Summary

Finan assistance from EDA-proh businesses from gender gap payment practices

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 22, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SLA

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4316 do?
Finan assistance from EDA-proh businesses from gender gap payment practices
Who sponsors S 4316?
S 4316 is sponsored by Cryan, Joseph P. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4316?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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