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NJ S2469

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "Garden State Corporation" classification for manufacturing companies that primarily operate facilities in New Jersey and give employees greater decision-making power
  • Requires half of the board of directors to be elected by New Jersey-based employees, with those employee-elected directors having equal authority on all corporate matters including officer selection, facility locations, and bylaw amendments
  • Provides corporation business tax credits of 35% for years 1-5, 25% for years 6-7, and 15% for years 8-9 for qualifying Garden State Corporations
  • Increases tax credits to 60% (years 1-5), 45% (years 6-7), and 30% (years 8-9) if the corporation also qualifies as a benefit corporation under existing New Jersey law
  • Takes effect on July 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

"Garden State Manufacturing Jobs Act."

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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