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NJ A3358

NJ A3358
Exempts protective face coverings from sales and use tax.


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Introduced
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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, and other face coverings designed to protect the wearer or others from the spread of infection or illness, from the sales and use tax under the "Sales and Use Tax Act" in New Jersey. This is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, where the Governor has mandated the wearing of protective face coverings indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not feasible.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 03/07/2022)

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