New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 248: Provides child tax credit for taxpayers with children ages six to 11 and increases amount of credit for taxpayers with children under 12 over period of two years.

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

Plain-language summary

S 248 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides child tax credit for taxpayers with children ages six to 11 and increases amount of credit for taxpayers with children under 12 over period of two years. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.