Bill
Bill > S3516
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill exempts medical alert devices and services from sales and use tax. As defined in the bill, "medical alert device" means an electronic device that allows or causes a subscriber, meaning a person with a subscription to a medical alert service, to send a signal to or communicate with an assistance operator. "Medical alert service" is defined as a service that provides a subscriber with a medical alert device and access to an assistance operator who is authorized by the subscriber to contact one or more medical alert responders on the subscriber's behalf when the subscriber uses a medical alert device. Exempting medical alert devices and services from sales tax will help make these devices and services more affordable and accessible to the elderly and other vulnerable populations in New Jersey.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to exempt medical alert devices and medical alert services from New Jersey's sales and use tax, making these essential tools more affordable and accessible, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly. A "medical alert device" is defined as an electronic gadget that allows a subscriber, someone who pays for a medical alert service, to signal or communicate with an "assistance operator," who is a person authorized to contact emergency responders, caregivers, or family members on the subscriber's behalf. This exemption is added to a list of other tax-exempt medical necessities, such as prescription drugs and durable medical equipment, and will take effect on the first day of the second month after the bill is enacted.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3516 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3516_I1.HTM |
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