New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2577: Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.

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

Plain-language summary

S 2577 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 who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately. Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic), Linda Greenstein (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Vin Gopal (Democratic); Linda Greenstein (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.