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NJ S861

NJ S861
Exempts volunteer fire companies from paying annual charitable registration fee.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill exempts volunteer fire companies from paying the annual registration fee that is required by the State "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act." The State Attorney General has authority to set annual registration fees for charitable and other non-profit organizations. These fees are currently based on the amount of revenue received by an organization, starting with a $30 annual fee for an organization receiving up to $10,000 per year, to a $250 fee for an organization receiving over $500,000 per year. While there are certain exemptions that apply to the fee and registration requirements under current law, volunteer fire companies are not categorically exempted from registration and fees. If enacted, this bill would exempt volunteer fire companies from paying an annual registration fee, but it would not relieve volunteer fire companies of their obligation to register as non-profit organizations.

AI Summary

This bill exempts volunteer fire companies from paying the annual registration fee required by the State's "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act," which mandates that charitable and other non-profit organizations register with the Attorney General and pay fees based on their revenue. While the current law allows for some exemptions, volunteer fire companies are not automatically excused from these fees, which can range from $30 to $250 annually depending on income. If passed, this bill would specifically relieve volunteer fire companies of the financial burden of this annual fee, although they would still be required to register as non-profit organizations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S861 01/09/2024
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/861_I1.HTM 01/13/2026
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/861_I1.HTM 01/09/2024
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