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NJ A3461

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Program" administered by the Division on Women, offering tax credits to businesses that provide goods or services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking

  • Caps annual tax credits at $25 million total, with sub-caps of $15 million for housing/emergency accommodations, $10 million for household essentials/clothing/technology/communications, and $3 million for other goods and services

  • Requires the Division to establish at least three regional support zones across New Jersey, each with a domestic violence safety net plan identifying gaps in existing governmental and nonprofit resources

  • Tax credits may cover up to 100% of the value of goods or services provided, but cannot exceed 50% of a business's tax liability and may be carried forward for up to seven years

  • Mandates eligible businesses enter program agreements with non-discrimination requirements, annual reporting on individuals served, and compliance monitoring provisions

Legislative Description

Establishes "Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Program"; incentivizes certain businesses to provide support to individuals who are victims of domestic violence.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

2/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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