New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5485 — Provides gross income tax exclusion for attorney's fees and costs received in connection with certain unlawful discrimination, unlawful retaliation, and qui tam claims or actions.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AJU

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill excludes certain attorney's fees from gross income tax.

The bill provides a tax exclusion for attorney's fees and costs associated with specific legal claims related to discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower actions. This aims to ease the financial burden on individuals pursuing these claims.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you pursue a legal claim for discrimination or retaliation, your attorney's fees may not be taxed.

Summary

Attorney fees & costs, certain-provide gross income tax exclusion

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 15, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AJU

Sponsors

  • David Bailey · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Bailey, David

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5485 do?
Attorney fees & costs, certain-provide gross income tax exclusion
Who sponsors A 5485?
A 5485 is sponsored by Bailey, David.
What is the current status of A 5485?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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