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NJ S3551

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Excludes employer contributions to 403(b) retirement plans from New Jersey gross income tax, allowing tax-deferred treatment for employees of public schools, hospitals, churches, and other federally tax-exempt organizations

  • Amends P.L.1983, c.571 to extend the same tax-deferred retirement savings treatment currently available to private sector 401(k) participants to 403(b) plan participants

  • Applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following enactment

  • Covers salary reduction agreements where employees choose to receive less current salary in exchange for purchasing annuity contracts or investing in mutual funds for retirement

Legislative Description

Excludes deferred compensation of certain public school and federal tax-exempt organization employees from current taxation under gross income tax.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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