New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 4534 — Reduces business formation fees.

Last action — SUB BY

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill reduces fees associated with forming a business.

This legislation aims to lower the costs that individuals and groups must pay to start a new business. By reducing these fees, it seeks to make business formation more accessible.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This could lead to more job opportunities as new businesses are established.
  • Small Business: This means lower costs for starting your business, making it easier to launch your ideas.

Summary

Business formation fees-reduce

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 26, 2026

Action History

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  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SBA

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SBA

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4534 do?
Business formation fees-reduce
Who sponsors S 4534?
S 4534 is sponsored by Singleton, Troy (Democrat), Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat), Tiver, Latham (Republican), Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), and Burzichelli, John J. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4534?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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