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NJ S3498

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a refundable gross income tax credit of up to $500 for spouses of U.S. Armed Forces members who relocate to New Jersey under permanent change of station orders

  • Covers professional or occupational licensing and certification fees for professions the spouse practiced prior to relocating to the state

  • Qualifying fees must be incurred between the date the permanent change of station order is issued and the first day of the 13th month following the reporting date specified in the order

  • Applies to relicensing costs incurred on or after the date of enactment, with the Director of the Division of Taxation required to establish verification procedures and forms

Legislative Description

Provides spouses of military servicemembers with gross income tax credit, up to $500, for professional relicensing fees incurred upon relocating to State.

Military and Veterans' Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans' Affairs2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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