New Jersey Bill Book

This bill would protect your old boss from being sued if they share your private work history and accident records with a new job you are trying to get.

This bill would make it nearly impossible to sue a former employer for ruining your chances at a new job. Right now, if a boss shares unfair details about your work history or injuries, you can take them to court. This proposal would give private companies a massive legal shield. To win a lawsuit, you would have to prove your old boss acted with actual malice, and you would need clear and convincing evidence to do it. That is a huge hurdle for a regular worker. It gives companies a free pass to share your attendance and accident records without fear of paying for the damage they cause to your career.

Big Business

• Accountability (hurts) — Grants employers broad legal immunity from lawsuits over job references.. The bill explicitly immunizes employers from civil liability for sharing personnel file information in good faith.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Raises the burden of proof to an extreme level.. Workers must show clear and convincing evidence of actual malice to overcome the immunity shield.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Workers bear the cost of lost job opportunities.. If an employer shares damaging information, the worker loses the job prospect but has no realistic way to sue for damages.

Pushing for it: Private employers
Bearing the cost: Workers

• Official text (NJ A4414)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4414
• LegiScan — A4414https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A4414/2026

The bill would let companies that do research in certain fields claim bigger tax refunds, which could lower the money the state collects.

If the bill passes, big companies could get more money back from the state, which may mean less money for public services. Watching the bill now lets voters push for a fair balance.

Big Business

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight or reporting required. The bill does not add accountability measures.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No impact on personal rights. The bill does not affect individual legal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax credit reduces state revenue. Refundable credit shifts cost to taxpayers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill is still in early stage. Limited detail on implementation.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Favors corporations over public budget. Credit benefits businesses more than the public.

• Official text (NJ A2667)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2667
• LegiScan — A2667https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A2667/2026

This bill lets insurance companies share your information to look for fraud and stops you from suing them if they mess up.

Insurance companies want to share more of your data with each other to catch cheaters. That might sound okay, but this bill gives them a special shield. It says you cannot sue them if they share wrong information that hurts you. If a company wrongly labels you as a fraud risk, you lose your right to take them to court to fix it or get paid for the damage to your reputation.

Insurance companies

• Accountability (hurts) — Grants immunity to insurers. The bill gives insurance companies a shield from lawsuits when they share your information to investigate fraud.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Weakens privacy rights. Broadens the type of information that can be collected and shared without giving you a way to fight back if the information is wrong.

Pushing for it: Insurance companies
Bearing the cost: Everyday people

• Official text (NJ S1404)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1404
• LegiScan — S1404https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S1404/2026

This bill lets parents see their teenagers' private medical records for things like pregnancy and protects doctors from being sued for handing them over.

Right now, teenagers in New Jersey can get medical help for sensitive issues like pregnancy without their parents finding out. This helps them get care safely if they are afraid to tell their family. This bill changes the rules. It says parents can look at those private medical records. It also gives hospitals and doctors special protection so they cannot be sued for giving away a teenager's private files. This takes away a young person's right to medical privacy.

Healthcare providers

• Accountability (hurts) — Shields doctors and hospitals from lawsuits. The bill explicitly provides immunity to healthcare facilities and professionals who hand over a minor's records to their parents.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Removes medical privacy for minors. Strips away the confidentiality teenagers currently have when seeking sensitive medical care like pregnancy treatment or sexual assault exams.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift. The bill is about privacy and legal protection, not financial costs.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. Does not affect how the government makes decisions or spends money.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Neutral. No funding changes are included in the text.

• Official text (NJ A895)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A895
• LegiScan — A895https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A895/2026

Theater companies could get a credit equal to 35% of their production costs, lowering the taxes they owe in New Jersey.

Supporters say the credit will attract shows and jobs to the state, but critics warn it reduces tax revenue that could fund schools and services.

Theater productions

• Accountability (neutral) — Reporting required. Authority must report applications and awards annually.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on rights. Bill does not change any personal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax credit reduces state revenue. State loses up to $10 million per year in tax revenue.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Application deadlines. Director must decide on credit within 30 days of certification.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Favors theater industry. Credits are limited to theater productions, not other businesses.

Pushing for it: Theater companies ($10 million per year)
Bearing the cost: State taxpayers

• Official text (NJ A2055)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2055
• LegiScan — A2055https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A2055/2026

The bill would let small businesses and farms claim up to $12,000 in state tax credits for any increase they make in required insurance contributions.

Small firms could keep more money to grow or hire, while the state loses revenue that could fund services, so voters should weigh the trade‑off now while the bill is still being debated.

Small businesses

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight or reporting requirements added.. The bill does not change how businesses are held accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Does not affect individual legal rights.. The measure deals only with tax credits, not personal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State taxpayers fund the credit.. Revenue that would have gone to the state is reduced.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Application process left to the director.. No special public disclosure required.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Shifts money from the public treasury to small businesses.. Tax credits lower the amount the state collects.

Pushing for it: small businesses
Bearing the cost: state taxpayers

• Official text (NJ A3616)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3616
• LegiScan — A3616https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A3616/2026

The bill would let companies claim up to $3,500 per CNG car or $25,000 per CNG truck against their state taxes.

Supporters say the credit will encourage greener fleets and lower costs for businesses, while critics warn it cuts tax revenue that could help everyday residents.

Big Business

• Accountability (neutral) — no change to oversight. bill does not add or remove accountability mechanisms
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no impact on personal rights. bill deals with tax credits, not civil rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — shifts cost to taxpayers. tax credits reduce state revenue, potentially raising taxes for others
• Process Transparency (helps) — requires certification filing. businesses must apply and receive a certification, adding procedural clarity
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — reduces state tax intake. credits lower the amount of tax collected from businesses

• Official text (NJ A3565)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3565
• LegiScan — A3565https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A3565/2026

The bill would let commercial farms claim tax credits equal to their price losses, lowering the taxes they owe.

Farmers could keep more money when crop prices drop, but the state loses tax revenue that ordinary taxpayers would have to cover, so voters should watch the bill now.

Farmers

• Accountability (neutral) — No new accountability measures.. The bill does not change oversight or reporting requirements.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No impact on personal rights.. The bill deals only with tax credits for farms.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shifts to all taxpayers.. Tax credits reduce state revenue, meaning other residents may pay more.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard filing process.. Farmers must certify price loss with the Secretary of Agriculture.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Benefits farms over general budget.. Credits favor commercial farm operators at the expense of state funds.

• Official text (NJ A3431)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3431
• LegiScan — A3431https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A3431/2026

This bill gives corporations a twenty percent tax discount for buying new factory equipment or fixing up their buildings, which means less tax money for state programs.

This bill hands out a massive tax discount to manufacturing corporations. When big companies pay less in taxes, regular people usually end up making up the difference. The state loses money that could go to schools or roads. While supporters say it helps businesses grow, the bill does not actually force these companies to hire new workers to get the money. Now is the time to ask lawmakers if this is the best way to spend state funds.

Manufacturing corporations

• Accountability (hurts) — No job creation requirement. The bill gives corporations a tax break for buying equipment without requiring them to hire new workers or raise wages.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral on consumer rights. This is a tax policy bill and does not directly affect citizen rights or lawsuits.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts tax burden. By reducing the taxes paid by large manufacturing corporations, the state has less revenue for public services.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard tax legislation. The bill clearly outlines the rules and limits for the tax credit.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Corporate giveaway. The primary purpose is to lower the tax liability for a specific industry.

Pushing for it: Manufacturing corporations
Bearing the cost: State taxpayers

• Official text (NJ S860)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S860
• LegiScan — S860https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S860/2026

This bill would give for-profit theater companies a 35 percent tax discount on their costs to rehearse or launch Broadway shows in New Jersey.

Supporters say this bill will bring arts and jobs to the state. However, it is a 10 million dollar yearly taxpayer subsidy for private theater companies. When big businesses get special tax breaks, everyday taxpayers usually have to make up the difference to fund state services.

Theater Production Companies

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not change legal accountability for any party.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not affect consumer rights or legal protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost to taxpayers. Everyday taxpayers lose out on state revenue that is given to private companies as a tax break.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Adds reporting. The bill requires a yearly public report on who gets the tax credits and how much they receive.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Industry subsidy. The bill directly hands up to 10 million dollars a year in tax breaks to a specific for-profit industry.

Pushing for it: Theater production companies ($10 million)
Bearing the cost: New Jersey taxpayers ($10 million)

• Official text (NJ S1660)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1660
• LegiScan — S1660https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S1660/2026

This bill would give businesses a tax break if they hire spouses, children, or parents of soldiers who died in war.

This bill is a good idea because it helps families of soldiers who died serving our country. These families often face tough times, and finding good jobs can be hard. This bill would give businesses a reason to hire them, which helps both the families and the businesses. Some might say that tax breaks mean less money for other state programs. But helping these families is a worthy cause. This bill is still new, so people can tell their lawmakers what they think about helping these special families.

Big Business

• Accountability (helps) — Encourages businesses to support military families.. Businesses are encouraged to hire immediate family members of fallen service members through a tax credit.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Supports a vulnerable group.. Provides an incentive to help immediate family members of fallen service members find employment.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State budget revenue reduction.. The state would forgo tax revenue by offering these credits, which is a cost to the state budget.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill is introduced and referred to committee, following the usual legislative steps.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds directed to support military families.. The tax credit aims to benefit immediate family members of fallen service members by encouraging their employment.

Pushing for it: Businesses and individuals who hire military families
Bearing the cost: New Jersey state budget

• Official text (NJ A269)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A269
• LegiScan — A269https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A269/2026

This bill would give some New Jersey renters money back on their taxes if they pay too much rent, helping them afford housing.

This bill wants to help people in New Jersey who pay a lot for rent. If you make less than $60,000 a year and spend more than 35 cents of every dollar you earn on rent, you could get money back. This could be up to $1,000. This money would come from a tax credit, which means you pay less in taxes or get a refund. This would make it easier for families to pay for housing, food, or other important things. Some might say this costs the state money, but supporters believe it helps regular people keep more of their hard-earned cash. It is important to know about this bill now because it is still being decided.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. This bill does not directly impact accountability for bad actors.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Adds a benefit. Adds a tax credit for renters struggling with high housing costs.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts cost from citizens. The state would give money back to renters, reducing their personal housing burden.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill is in the early 'Introduced' stage, with no signs of rushed process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tilts towards people. Provides direct financial relief to lower and middle-income renters.

Pushing for it: Certain New Jersey renters (Up to $1,000)
Bearing the cost: New Jersey state budget

• Official text (NJ A1000)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1000
• LegiScan — A1000https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1000/2026

This bill would give businesses a tax break if they hire people with developmental disabilities, which could help more people get jobs.

This bill would give businesses money back on their taxes if they hire people with developmental disabilities. This could make it easier for people with disabilities to find jobs and earn money. It also helps businesses save money on their taxes. This is a good way to help more people get a chance to work and be part of the community.

Big Business

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact. This bill focuses on incentives, not on holding anyone accountable for past actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps people get jobs. This bill would make it easier for people with developmental disabilities to find work, supporting their right to employment.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State tax revenue decreases. The state would collect less tax money because of the credits given to businesses.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. The bill is in the early 'Introduced' stage, following normal legislative steps.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Incentivizes hiring for a vulnerable group. The tax credit encourages businesses to hire people with developmental disabilities, directing state funds to support this goal.

Pushing for it: Businesses that hire people with developmental disabilities
Bearing the cost: New Jersey's state budget

• Official text (NJ A1776)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1776
• LegiScan — A1776https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1776/2026

This bill would hide names and addresses of healthcare workers hurt by patients, so bad people cannot find them.

This bill would help keep healthcare workers safe. If a patient hurts a worker, this bill would stop their name and home address from being shared in public records. This means bad people could not easily find them to bother or hurt them again. Some people might say all records should be open, but this bill tries to protect workers who are already victims. It would make it safer for people who take care of us when we are sick.

Health care

• Accountability (helps) — Protects victims by penalizing unauthorized disclosure.. It would make people who share private info on purpose pay a fine.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Adds privacy protections for healthcare workers who are victims of assault.. It would give healthcare workers more privacy and protection after being hurt at work.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No new costs for ordinary people are mentioned.. No new costs for regular people are mentioned.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Does not affect the transparency of government processes.. This bill does not change how open government works.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding or defunding is mentioned.. No money is given or taken away by this bill.

Pushing for it: Healthcare workers
Bearing the cost: People who share private information on purpose ($100)

• Official text (NJ A2062)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2062
• LegiScan — A2062https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A2062/2026

This bill would give companies money back on their taxes if they hire people with disabilities and help them with work costs.

This bill would help people with disabilities get jobs. Companies would get tax breaks for hiring them, covering some wages, transportation, and making workplaces friendly. This could mean more job chances for many. It is important to support bills that help everyone work.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. This bill focuses on incentives, not on holding anyone accountable for past actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Boosts. It helps people with disabilities get jobs and protects their personal information.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts. The state's tax money would pay for these incentives, meaning less money for other things, but it helps employers and people with disabilities.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Normal. The bill is introduced and follows the usual legislative steps.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Towards employers. It uses tax credits to encourage businesses to hire people with disabilities.

Pushing for it: Employers who hire people with disabilities
Bearing the cost: State tax revenue

• Official text (NJ A2955)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2955
• LegiScan — A2955https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A2955/2026

This bill would lower your state taxes if you pay off student loans or if your boss helps pay them for you.

Student debt is a huge burden for many workers. This bill would offer a real reward for living and working in New Jersey. If you make payments on your student loans, you would get a tax credit to lower your state tax bill. It would also give businesses a tax break if they help pay off their workers' loans. This is a clear win for regular people trying to get out of debt.

Everyday People

• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Lowers costs for borrowers. The state would collect less in taxes to help residents pay down their student debt.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Helps regular people. The tax credits go directly to workers paying off loans and businesses that help them.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral. This bill changes tax rules, so it does not affect your legal rights in court.

Pushing for it: Student loan borrowers and employers
Bearing the cost: State tax revenue

• Official text (NJ S1360)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1360
• LegiScan — S1360https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S1360/2026

This bill would let renters deduct a larger chunk of their rent on their state taxes and give a bigger tax credit to seniors and disabled people.

Right now, renters can only count a small part of their rent as property taxes when they file their state income taxes. This bill changes the math so renters can deduct much more. It also raises a special tax credit for seniors and disabled folks from 50 dollars to 250 dollars. This leaves more money in regular people's pockets.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. This bill is about tax math, not holding anyone accountable for bad actions.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral. This does not change legal rights or consumer protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Helps regular people. The state government takes in less tax revenue so that renters and seniors can keep more of their own money.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill follows standard legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Pro-consumer. Directly increases tax credits and deductions for ordinary citizens.

Pushing for it: Renters and seniors
Bearing the cost: State government

• Official text (NJ S1759)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1759
• LegiScan — S1759https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S1759/2026

This bill would give renters a larger tax credit by increasing the portion of rent that counts as property taxes from 18 percent to 30 percent.

Renters pay property taxes indirectly through their rent but often miss out on the tax breaks homeowners get. This bill fixes that by turning a basic tax deduction into a direct tax credit. A credit is better because it directly lowers your final tax bill instead of just lowering your taxable income. It also raises the amount of rent that qualifies for the break. If passed, this would leave more money in the pockets of everyday tenants when tax season rolls around.

Everyday People

• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Lowers taxes for renters. The bill changes a tax deduction into a direct tax credit for residential tenants, which lowers their final tax bill.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — More money for everyday people. It increases the portion of rent that counts for tax relief from 18 percent to 30 percent.

Pushing for it: Everyday renters
Bearing the cost: State tax revenue

• Official text (NJ S2025)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2025
• LegiScan — S2025https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S2025/2026

New Jersey gives tax credits for electric vehicle charging stations

This bill helps people and businesses buy electric vehicle charging stations by giving them tax credits, which could make electric vehicles more popular and help the environment

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — The bill does not affect accountability. No change in accountability
• Rights & Protections (helps) — The bill helps people buy electric vehicle charging stations. Increased access to electric vehicle charging stations
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — The state bears the cost of the tax credits. State gives tax credits to people and businesses
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The bill does not affect process transparency. No change in process transparency
• Funding Tilt (helps) — The bill gives funding to people and businesses. State gives tax credits to people and businesses

Pushing for it: people and businesses
Bearing the cost: state

• Official text (NJ A1039)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1039
• LegiScan — A1039https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1039/2026

New Jersey would help companies hire disabled veterans

This bill would give tax credits to companies that hire disabled veterans, which could help them get jobs and support themselves. If you care about helping veterans, now is the time to speak up and show your support for this bill.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — The bill does not directly affect accountability. The bill is focused on providing tax credits to companies that hire disabled veterans
• Rights & Protections (helps) — The bill helps protect the rights of disabled veterans. The bill provides tax credits to companies that hire disabled veterans, which could help them get jobs and support themselves
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — The state would bear some of the cost. The tax credits would reduce the amount of taxes that companies pay, which could reduce the amount of money available to the state
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The bill does not directly affect process transparency. The bill is focused on providing tax credits to companies that hire disabled veterans
• Funding Tilt (helps) — The bill would provide funding to support disabled veterans. The tax credits would provide funding to companies that hire disabled veterans, which could help them get jobs and support themselves

Pushing for it: Companies that hire disabled veterans
Bearing the cost: The state

• Official text (NJ S571)https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S571
• LegiScan — S571https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S571/2026