A 3461 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Program"; incentivizes certain businesses to provide support to individuals who are victims of domestic violence.

The bill establishes the "Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Program" to incentivize New Jersey businesses to provide goods and services to individuals who are recent victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Eligible businesses can receive tax credits against their Corporation Business Tax or New Jersey Gross Income Tax for providing specific support, including housing, household essentials, technology security devices, and communications services. The program is capped at $25 million annually, with specific limits of $15 million for housing and emergency accommodations, $10 million for household essentials and technology services, and $3 million for other goods or services. The Division on Women will administer the program, develop regional plans to prioritize needs, and submit annual reports to the Legislature on the program's effectiveness.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024 Last action Feb 5, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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