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NJ S1588
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Creates an annual two-month sales tax exemption period from August 1 through September 30 for back-to-school purchases made by individuals for non-business use
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Exempts computers priced under $3,000 and school computer supplies (printers, storage media, personal digital assistants) priced under $1,000 per item
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Covers school supplies including notebooks, pens, pencils, calculators, book bags, lunch boxes, rulers, scissors, and folders
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Includes school art supplies (paints, brushes, clay, sketch pads) and instructional materials (textbooks, workbooks, reference books, maps, globes)
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Authorizes the Division of Taxation Director to adopt emergency regulations within 180 days to implement the exemption and maintain compliance with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
Legislative Description
Establishes annual sales tax holiday for certain retail sales of computers, school computer supplies, school supplies, school art supplies, and school instructional materials.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026