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NJ A134

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Al Barlas

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows qualified health care professionals employed by New Jersey health care entities to deduct 25 percent of their hourly wages from gross income for state tax purposes.

  • Qualified professionals include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, respiratory care practitioners, homemaker-home health aides, certified nurse aides, and direct support professionals.

  • Health care entities covered include licensed health care facilities, health maintenance organizations, managed care plan carriers, State or county psychiatric hospitals, State developmental centers, staffing registries, and home care services agencies.

  • Takes effect immediately and applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 of the year following enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides gross income tax deduction for certain wages of qualified health care professionals employed by health care entities.

Health Infrastructure

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Infrastructure Committee1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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