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NJ S1585
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Reinstates New Jersey's annual "back-to-school" sales tax holiday, previously repealed by P.L.2024, c.19, exempting certain items from sales and use tax when purchased for non-business use during a 10-day period ending on Labor Day
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Exempts computers priced under $3,000 and school computer supplies (printers, storage media, printer ink) priced under $1,000 from sales tax during the holiday period
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Covers school supplies (binders, calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils, folders), school art supplies (paints, brushes, clay), and school instructional materials (textbooks, workbooks, reference books)
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Includes sport and recreational equipment such as cleated shoes, athletic gloves, skates, ski boots, life preservers, and protective gear
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to annual exemption periods occurring at least 30 days after the enactment date
Legislative Description
Reinstates annual sales tax holiday for retail sales of computers, school computer supplies, school supplies, school art supplies, school instructional materials, and sport or recreation equipment.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026