Exempts sales of pet food and medication purchased for pets from sales and use tax.
This New Jersey bill (S 1906) exempts sales of pet food and certain veterinary medications from the state's sales and use tax. It applies specifically to food and medications for "qualified pets" - domesticated animals kept primarily for companionship (not for business or research) - and defines "qualified pet medication" as drugs recognized by state boards, prescribed by licensed vets, or intended to affect a pet's health. The exemption covers purchases made by pet owners for their companion animals, removing tax from these recurring costs. The policy change takes effect in the first full calendar quarter after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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