New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2198: Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2198 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic).