All Roll Calls
Yes: 118 • No: 0
New JerseyA5325221st Legislature (2026-2027)HouseWALLET
Reduces business formation fees.
Sponsored By: Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), John J. Burzichelli (Democratic), Roy Freiman (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Lower filing costs for new businesses
Beginning July 1, 2026, New Jersey lowers initial business filing fees to $100 for three business types. This covers original certificates for for-profit corporations and limited partnerships, plus formation certificates for limited liability companies. Other original business certificates also cost $100 when no other law or rule sets the fee. The earlier fees are not stated, so exact savings are unknown.
Lower filing costs for new nonprofits
Beginning July 1, 2026, New Jersey lowers the original certificate filing fee for nonprofit corporations to $50. This reduces the upfront cost of forming a nonprofit corporation. The earlier fee is not stated, so exact savings are unknown.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Carmen F. Amato Jr.
Republican • Senate
John J. Burzichelli
Democratic • Senate
Roy Freiman
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Troy Singleton
Democratic • Senate
William W. Spearman
Democratic • House
Lisa Swain
Democratic • House
Latham Tiver
Republican • Senate
Chris Tully
Democratic • House
Shirley K. Turner
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/30/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 6/30/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 78 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor: APP
6/30/2026GovernorApproved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.24.
6/30/2026GovernorPassed Senate, PBH — (40-0)
6/30/2026SenateSubstituted for S4534
6/30/2026SenateReceived in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate
6/30/2026SenatePassed Assembly — (78-0-1)
6/30/2026HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
6/28/2026HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
6/23/2026House
Bill Text
Version PL2026
9/17/2026
Version AL2026
8/13/2026
7/7/26; as introduced
7/7/2026
As Introduced
7/1/2026
Assembly Budget Substitute (6/28/26)
6/29/2026
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