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NJ A4603

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Program" administered by the Division on Women in the Department of Children and Families to provide tax credits to businesses that supply goods or services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

  • Caps total annual tax credits at $25 million, with sub-limits of $15 million for housing and emergency accommodations, $10 million for household essentials, clothing, technology security, and communications devices/services combined, and $3 million for other goods and services like transportation.

  • Requires the Division to establish at least three regional support zones across New Jersey, each with a domestic violence safety net plan identifying priority needs and gaps in existing governmental and nonprofit resources, updated every three years.

  • Eligible businesses must enter program agreements specifying the goods or services provided, comply with non-discrimination requirements, allow audits, and report annually on the number of individuals served.

  • Tax credits can equal up to 100% of the value of goods or services provided, cannot exceed 50% of the taxpayer's annual tax liability, and may be carried forward for up to seven years if unused.

Legislative Description

Establishes "Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Program"; incentivizes certain businesses to provide support to individuals who are victims of domestic violence.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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