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NJ A4100

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Carter

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a 5% assessment on gross receipts of streaming entertainment service providers operating in New Jersey that earn more than $250,000 annually in gross receipts from video streaming services

  • Creates the "Streaming Entertainment Fund" as a nonlapsing fund administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

  • Requires streaming providers to file annual financial statements and assessment payments by July 1 each year

  • Fund revenues must be used exclusively to support public broadcasting and public, educational, and governmental (PEG) channels, with disbursement determined by the Board of Public Utilities in consultation with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority

  • Exempts traditional cable services (as defined in federal law) from the assessment, targeting only subscription-based video streaming entertainment services delivered through public rights-of-way

Legislative Description

Concerns certain streaming services and public broadcasting funding.

Telecommunications and Utilities

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications and Utilities2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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