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NJ S771

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for students to submit a tax exemption form to sellers when purchasing textbooks in New Jersey
  • Removes the requirement that schools must declare textbooks as required for school purposes and be approved by the Department of Education or Commission on Higher Education
  • Expands the existing sales tax exemption to explicitly include textbook rentals, used textbooks, and electronic formats
  • Takes effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning at least 30 days after enactment
  • Amends P.L.1980, c.105 (C.54:32B-8.21), the existing textbook sales tax exemption statute

Legislative Description

Eliminates requirement to submit sales tax exemption form for textbook purchases.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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