Establishes "New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program."

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Verrelli

New Jersey would create a state IAQ program to help eligible small businesses fund and implement indoor air quality improvements in their facilities.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Summary of Bill: A 5113 (NJ, 222nd Legislature)

Purpose and intent

Establishes the New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program.

Aims to assist small businesses in improving indoor air quality (IAQ) within their workplaces, potentially addressing health, comfort, and safety concerns for employees and customers.

Key provisions and changes proposed

Creation of a state-administered program named the New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program.

Program objective: Provide support to eligible small businesses to assess, improve, and maintain IAQ standards in their facilities.

Likely components (typical for IAQ programs, though exact text not provided here):

Eligibility criteria for small businesses (e.g., based on employee count, revenue, or type of business).
Financial assistance mechanisms (grants, rebates, or low-interest loans) to fund IAQ improvements.
Reference to specific IAQ measures (e.g., ventilation upgrades, filtration improvements, monitoring equipment, moisture control, maintenance practices).
Program administration details (which state department or agency administers the program, how applications are submitted, review timelines, and furnishing of technical assistance).
Reporting and accountability requirements (progress reporting, project outcomes, and audit provisions).

Potential alignment with broader public health or economic resilience goals by supporting safer working environments for small enterprises.

Who would be affected

Primary beneficiaries: Small businesses in New Jersey seeking to improve IAQ in their indoor spaces.

Indirect effects on employees, customers, and contractors by potentially improving health, productivity, and comfort.

Service providers (e.g., IAQ consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers) who may participate in program-funded projects.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative action: Introduced in the New Jersey Assembly as bill A 5113.

Referral: Referred to the Assembly Labor Committee on May 18, 2026.

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Assemblymember Anthony Verrelli.

No specific dates for program implementation, funding authorization, or implementation milestones are provided in the available information. Typically, if enacted, follow-up regulations and grant cycles would be established by the administering agency and aligned with the state fiscal year.

Practical considerations

The bill would require state funding and administrative capacity to operate the program, determine eligibility, distribute assistance, and monitor outcomes.

Effectiveness would depend on defined eligibility criteria, funding levels, and the scope of IAQ measures covered.

Stakeholders may include small business owners, local chambers of commerce, health and labor organizations, and IAQ vendors.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific aspects (e.g., anticipated budget, eligible measures, or implementation timeline) once the bill’s full text or fiscal notes are available.