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NJ S3927

NJ S3927
Exempts medical alert devices and services from sales and use tax.


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Introduced
06/15/2021
In Committee
06/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill exempts medical alert devices and services from sales and use tax. As defined in the bill, "medical alert device" means an electronic device that allows or causes a subscriber, meaning a person with a subscription to a medical alert service, to send a signal to or communicate with an assistance operator. "Medical alert service" is defined as a service that provides a subscriber with a medical alert device and access to an assistance operator who is authorized by the subscriber to contact one or more medical alert responders on the subscriber's behalf when the subscriber uses a medical alert device. Exempting medical alert devices and services from sales tax will help make these devices and services more affordable and accessible to the elderly and other vulnerable populations in New Jersey.

AI Summary

This bill exempts medical alert devices and services from sales and use tax. A "medical alert device" is an electronic device that allows a subscriber to communicate with an "assistance operator" who can then contact emergency responders, caregivers, or family members on the subscriber's behalf. A "medical alert service" provides subscribers with a medical alert device and access to an assistance operator. Exempting these devices and services from sales tax will help make them more affordable and accessible, particularly for elderly and vulnerable populations in New Jersey.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/15/2021)

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