S 2421 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Suspends fines for certain first-time paperwork violations committed by small businesses.

This bill suspends fines for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses (defined as entities with 50 or fewer employees) when interacting with New Jersey state agencies. It automatically waives fines for minor, non-harmful errors, unless the violation involves tax collection, poses public safety risks, could interfere with criminal investigations, or remains uncorrected within six months. For safety-related violations, agencies may still impose fines but allow a 24-hour correction window if the business acts promptly. Exceptions ensure fines apply for serious risks, tax issues, or repeated offenses.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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