Revises law concerning partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.
This bill updates New Jersey's business laws to allow partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies to convert into other business structures (like corporations or out-of-state entities) under specific rules. It requires approval by partners or governing documents, mandates filing a certificate of conversion with the state Division of Revenue, and ensures property, debts, and legal rights transfer smoothly to the new entity. The law applies to all businesses converting their legal structure within New Jersey, streamlining the process while maintaining compliance with both New Jersey and the converting entity's original governing laws.
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Jan 2026
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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