Tax breaks for companies that hire workers replaced by robots

Provides corporation business and gross income tax credit for employment of persons who have experienced job loss due to automation.

Introduced· 2026-02-19

Who's it for

Who's it for: Workers

What it means for you

8/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

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This bill would give a tax break to New Jersey businesses that hire people who lost their previous jobs to robots or artificial intelligence.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, many people worry about losing their jobs to computers and machines. This bill tries to help by offering a reward to companies that hire these displaced workers. If a business gives someone a new job for at least seven months, the state will lower the company's tax bill by up to $2,500. It is a win for people who need work and a nice bonus for local businesses, though it means the state will collect a little less in taxes.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Gives a tax credit to New Jersey businesses that hire workers who were replaced by automation.
Pays the company 10 percent of the worker's salary, up to $2,500 per worker each year.
Requires the company to keep the worker on the job for at least seven months to get the money.
Defines automation as any machine or system that replaces human labor and works without a person controlling it.