New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 577: Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred for care and support of qualifying senior family member; designated as Caregiver's Assistance Act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 577 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred for care and support of qualifying senior family member; designated as Caregiver's Assistance Act. Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Schaer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Abdelaziz, Al | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Rodriguez, Ed | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Don Guardian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sweeney, Marisa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee