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NJ A2139

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Moen

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a $1,000 gross income tax deduction for mental health care professionals who provide services in New Jersey during the taxable year

  • Defines "mental health care professional" as any taxpayer licensed or certified by the State to provide or administer mental health care

  • Amends N.J.S.54A:3-1 to add this deduction to the existing list of personal exemptions and deductions

  • Intended to incentivize more people to become mental health care professionals and encourage practitioners to work in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Grants gross income tax deduction to mental health care professionals providing services in the State.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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