Establishes penalties for appraisers who engage in discriminatory real estate appraisals and requires certain information to be provided to present and prospective owners or occupants of real estate.
Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to hire staff to alleviate professional license application backlog; appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Establishes programs in EDA to support New Jersey-based start-up businesses; small businesses, and medium-sized businesses adopting artificial intelligence capabilities; appropriates $175.5 million.
Establishes task force to research and report on potential sources of funding for artificial intelligence initiatives and appropriate tax incentives to support businesses impacted by expansion of use of artificial intelligence.
Adds language authorizing transfer of General Fund appropriations for certain licensed health care entities to Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to maximize federal Medicaid payments to certain faculty physicians and non-physician professionals.
Allows for licensed organizations to conduct raffles remotely and to advertise such raffles; removes maximum value limitations for prizes; allows remote raffles on Sundays; requires quarterly reporting of raffle results.