A 2985 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Exempts volunteer fire companies from charitable registration fees.

This bill exempts volunteer fire companies from paying registration fees required under New Jersey's Charitable Registration Act. It directly affects approximately 750 volunteer fire companies in New Jersey that currently pay fees based on fundraising totals (e.g., $150 for raising $100,000-$500,000 annually). The key provision removes the requirement for these organizations to register with the Attorney General or pay fees, even if they raise over $25,000 in contributions. This change applies to companies organized under state fire laws and actively engaged in protecting life and property.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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