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NJ S2951
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Moriarty
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AI Summary
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Requires the Director of the Division of Taxation to provide monetary awards of 15-30% of collected proceeds to individuals who report specific, credible information about State tax law violations by construction industry employers
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Limits awards to no more than 10% when the information is based principally on disclosures from judicial/administrative hearings, government reports, audits, investigations, or news media
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Allows the director to reduce or deny awards to individuals who planned and initiated the violating actions, and prohibits awards entirely if the whistleblower is convicted of criminal conduct related to the violation
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Excludes from eligibility Department of Treasury employees who obtained information through their official duties and individuals who file claims using information from ineligible persons to circumvent restrictions
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Protects whistleblowing employees from retaliation under New Jersey's Conscientious Employee Protection Act and establishes a 30-day window to file complaints regarding award decisions
Legislative Description
Authorizes provision of monetary awards to whistleblowers who report State tax law violations committed by employers in construction industry.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
7/24/2025