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NJ A2685

NJ A2685
Allows gross income tax deduction for firearms training expenses paid by law enforcement officers.


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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 allows a gross income tax deduction for firearms training expenses paid by law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers often pay for such training courses and related expenses out of pocket and are not reimbursed. The bill would ease the financial burden on such officers by allowing the officers to deduct from their calculation of gross income the unreimbursed amounts incurred for the training. Under the bill, law enforcement officers whose public duties include the power to act as an officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the laws of New Jersey would be eligible for the deduction if they qualify in the use of a firearm pursuant to subsection j. of N.J.S.2C:39-6, which requires officers who carry firearms to complete training and annually qualify in use of the firearms.

AI Summary

This bill allows a gross income tax deduction for law enforcement officers who pay for firearms training expenses, such as training courses, ammunition, and range fees, out of pocket and are not reimbursed. To be eligible, the officers must have the power to act as officers for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the laws of New Jersey and must qualify in the use of a firearm pursuant to the relevant state law. The bill aims to ease the financial burden on such officers by allowing them to deduct the unreimbursed amounts from their calculation of gross income.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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