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NJ A2983
NJ A2983Provides sales and use tax exemption for purchases of rapid or laboratory tests for purposes of detecting infections.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill exempts from New Jersey sales and use tax purchases of rapid or laboratory viral tests or antibody tests. The exemption will apply, but not be limited to, molecular and antigen tests utilized for detecting infections, such as SARS-CoV-2.
AI Summary
This bill exempts from New Jersey sales and use tax any purchases of rapid or laboratory tests used to detect infections, including molecular and antigen tests, such as those for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The "Sales and Use Tax Act" is the existing law that imposes these taxes, and this bill amends it to create this specific exemption. The exemption will become effective immediately after the bill is enacted and will apply to sales made on or after the first day of the second month following enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2983 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2983_I1.HTM |
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