New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5616: "Hire Jersey Act"; provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to small businesses for hiring and retaining certain New Jersey residents.

In committee Last action October 15, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5616 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on October 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Hire Jersey Act"; provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to small businesses for hiring and retaining certain New Jersey residents. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican).