Bill
Bill > A573
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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 reduces by 50 percent the rate of sales and use tax on the sales of used passenger motor vehicles, motorcycles, motor homes and off-road vehicles. The reduced tax rate, when applied to the current sales and use tax rate, will be 3.3125 percent of the receipt from a sale, and will apply to private sales, casual sales or sales by motor vehicle dealers. Used motor vehicles subject to the reduced tax rate are commonly referred to as secondhand, and will include motor vehicles, the title to, or possession of which has been transferred from the person who first acquired it from the manufacturer or dealer.
AI Summary
This bill reduces the state's sales and use tax by 50 percent on the purchase of used motor vehicles, which are defined as secondhand passenger cars, motorcycles, motor homes, and off-road vehicles that have been previously owned and used. This tax reduction applies to all types of sales, whether they are private transactions between individuals, casual sales, or sales made by licensed motor vehicle dealers, and will result in a reduced tax rate of 3.3125 percent on the sale price. The legislation, which aims to make purchasing pre-owned vehicles more affordable, will become effective on the first day of the second month following its enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities 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/A573 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/573_I1.HTM |
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