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NJ A3235

NJ A3235
Allows gross income tax deduction for donations made to animal shelters.


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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 State gross income tax deduction of up to $1,500 for charitable contributions made to a New Jersey-based animal shelter. The bill defines "animal shelter" to mean an establishment that is a licensed animal shelter that receives, houses, and distributes domestic companion animals that have been abandoned or lost or are in physical danger and are in need of temporary care and housing until the animal is relocated to permanent care and housing or is euthanized. The term "animal shelter" also includes, but is not limited to, a shelter and a facility that is contracted by a municipality as an animal control facility to which the animal control officer of the municipality may deliver animals that are found abandoned, lost or in physical danger.

AI Summary

This bill allows a State gross income tax deduction of up to $1,500 for charitable contributions made to a New Jersey-based animal shelter. An "animal shelter" is defined as a licensed establishment that receives, houses, and distributes domestic companion animals that have been abandoned, lost, or are in physical danger, until the animal is relocated or euthanized. This includes shelters and facilities contracted by municipalities as animal control facilities. The bill applies to taxable years beginning on or after the January 1 following the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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