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NJ S1906
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Latham Tiver
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AI Summary
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Exempts pet food and qualified pet medication from New Jersey's sales and use tax for domesticated animals kept as companions.
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Defines "qualified pet" as a legally owned, domesticated animal maintained in or near the household primarily for companionship, excluding animals used for research or business purposes.
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Qualified pet medication includes drugs recognized by the State Board of Pharmacy or Veterinary Medical Examiners, medications affecting pet body structure or function, and prescriptions from licensed veterinarians.
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Takes effect on the first day of the first full calendar quarter following enactment.
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Sponsored by Senators Latham Tiver (District 8) and Anthony M. Bucco (District 25), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session.
Legislative Description
Exempts sales of pet food and medication purchased for pets from sales and use tax.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026