New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4642 — 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 1RS REF SJU

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Excludes certain attorney's fees and costs from gross income tax.

This bill allows for a gross income tax exclusion for attorney's fees and costs associated with specific claims, such as unlawful discrimination. This financial provision aims to reduce the tax burden for those receiving such fees in the relevant cases.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that if you pursue legal action for discrimination or retaliation, your attorney fees may not be taxed.

Summary

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

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

  • John J. Burzichelli · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Burzichelli, John J.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4642 do?
Attorney fees & costs, certain-provide gross income tax exclusion
Who sponsors S 4642?
S 4642 is sponsored by Burzichelli, John J..
What is the current status of S 4642?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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