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NJ A134
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Al Barlas
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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