New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5227 — Imposes temporary surtax on taxpayers that receive certain tariff refunds; dedicates surtax revenues towards consumer price relief.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ACO

  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 June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Imposes a temporary surtax on taxpayers receiving certain tariff refunds to support consumer price relief.

This bill creates a temporary surtax for taxpayers who get specific tariff refunds. The revenue generated will be used to help reduce consumer prices.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers may benefit from price reductions funded by the surtax on tariff refunds.

Summary

Surtax, temporary-impose on taxpayers that receive certain tariff refunds

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 09, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ACO

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5227 do?
Surtax, temporary-impose on taxpayers that receive certain tariff refunds
Who sponsors A 5227?
A 5227 is sponsored by Singh, Balvir (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5227?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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