Eliminates sales tax on baby necessities and sunscreen.
This bill eliminates New Jersey's sales tax on specific baby products and sunscreen. It exempts baby wash, shampoos, lotions, powders, car seats (child restraint systems), cribs, nursing bottles/nipples, and strollers from the state sales tax. It also exempts FDA-regulated sunscreen (lotion, cream, spray, or gel for UV protection) but excludes cosmetic products like sunscreens marketed for beautification. The exemption applies to retail sales starting October 1, 2025, directly affecting parents and caregivers purchasing these items for infants and young children.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 23, 2025
Last action Jun 26, 2025
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Teresa Ruiz
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Amato
RRepublican
Co
Parker Space
RRepublican
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