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NJ A4938

NJ A4938
Exempts protective face coverings from sales and use tax.


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Introduced
11/09/2020
In Committee
11/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill exempts protective face coverings from taxation under the "Sales and Use Tax Act." In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor has mandated New Jerseyans to wear protective face coverings, commonly referred to as masks, indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not feasible. As defined in the bill, protective face coverings are medical masks, respirators, or other coverings that are designed, or sold for use, to protect the wearer or others from the spread of infection or illness.

AI Summary

This bill exempts protective face coverings, such as medical masks, respirators, or other coverings designed to protect the wearer or others from the spread of infection or illness, from sales and use tax in New Jersey. The exemption is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which the Governor has mandated that New Jerseyans wear protective face coverings indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not feasible.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 11/09/2020)

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