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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 provides sales and use tax exemptions for the sales of certain baby products and sunscreen. The exemption provided for baby products would include baby wash or soap, baby shampoos, baby lotions, and baby powders; child restraint systems; cribs; nursing bottles, nipples, and funnels; and strollers. A "child restraint system" is defined under the bill to mean any device that is designed to protect, hold, or restrain an infant or young child while riding in a motor vehicle to prevent or minimize injury and conforms with federal motor vehicle safety standards. The bill also defines a "crib" as a bed or sleeping enclosure designed to accommodate an infant or young child including bassinets and toddler beds. In addition, the bill further defines a "stroller" as a non-motorized, wheeled vehicle designed to push or otherwise transport an infant or young child including, but not limited to, a carriage, folding-type umbrella stroller, or full-size stroller. The bill also provides a sales and use tax exemption for the sales of sunscreen. "Sunscreen" is defined under the bill to mean a lotion, cream, spray, or gel regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration that is primarily used for purposes of absorbing, reflecting, or scattering ultraviolet radiation and preventing sunburn or any sun-related skin damage. The definition of sunscreen would not, however, include products marketed or intended for use as cosmetics or otherwise intended to be applied for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the sales tax on certain baby necessities and sunscreen, meaning consumers will no longer have to pay sales tax on these items. For baby products, this exemption covers items like baby wash, shampoo, lotion, powder, child restraint systems (devices designed to safely secure infants and young children in vehicles according to federal standards), cribs (including bassinets and toddler beds), nursing bottles and accessories, and strollers (non-motorized wheeled vehicles for transporting young children). Additionally, sunscreen, defined as FDA-regulated lotions, creams, sprays, or gels primarily used to protect against UV radiation and sunburn, will also be exempt from sales tax, provided it's not marketed as a cosmetic. This change is intended to make these essential items more affordable for families and individuals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Margie Donlon (D)*,
Mitchelle Drulis (D)*,
Andrea Katz (D)*,
Eliana Pintor Marin (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
William Sampson (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget 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/A2294 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2294_I1.HTM |
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