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NJ A4300
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ravi Bhalla
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AI Summary
- Imposes a 50 percent tax on gross receipts from the operation of private carceral facilities in New Jersey, effective January 1, 2027
- Defines private carceral facilities as privately owned facilities that house or detain individuals for state or federal law violations under contract with federal, state, county, or municipal entities
- Establishes the "Immigrant Protection Fund" as a nonlapsing, revolving fund administered by the Department of the Treasury
- Requires all revenue from the tax to be deposited into the Immigrant Protection Fund and appropriated exclusively for immigration-related services in the state
- Mandates annual filing of returns with the Director of Taxation, including contract values and copies, with penalties for non-compliance under the State Uniform Tax Procedure Law
Legislative Description
Imposes 50 percent tax on gross receipts from operation of private carceral facilities in State; establishes "Immigrant Protection Fund."
State and Local Government
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
State and Local Government2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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