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New JerseyA5598220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET

Modifies requirements to obtain licensure in public accountancy.

Sponsored By: Anthony M. Bucco (Republican), Aura K. Dunn (Republican), Paul A. Sarlo (Democratic), Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New licensing paths for New Jersey accountants

For applications received starting February 19, 2026, New Jersey offers two routes to a certified public accountant license. One requires a bachelor's degree or higher and two years of qualifying experience. The other requires 150 credit hours of education and one year of qualifying experience. Both require accredited education with an accounting focus and related professional courses. Experience must meet State Board of Accountancy rules and be verified by a licensed accountant. It can come from government, industry, academia, or public practice. Applicants must have good moral character and pass the CPA exam unless they qualify for a waiver.

Out-of-state accountants keep New Jersey practice rights

Beginning February 19, 2026, qualifying out-of-state certified public accountants keep their New Jersey practice rights. They must hold a valid license issued by another state before that date. They must also have New Jersey practice privileges on February 19, 2026. They do not need a New Jersey license, board notification, or a fee to retain those privileges.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Anthony M. Bucco

    Republican • Senate

  • Aura K. Dunn

    Republican • House

  • Paul A. Sarlo

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sterley S. Stanley

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • McCann Stamato, Barbara

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 225 • No: 0

House vote • 1/12/2026

CONCUR GOV REC

Yes: 70 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/12/2026

CONCUR GOV REC

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Senate vote • 12/18/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 5/22/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 78 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.384.

    1/20/2026Governor

  2. Passed Senate, PBH — (39-0)

    1/12/2026Senate

  3. Received in Senate, 2RSG

    1/12/2026Senate

  4. Passed Assembly — (70-0-0)

    1/12/2026House

  5. Conditional Veto, Received in Assembly, 2RAG

    1/12/2026House

  6. Passed Senate, PBH — (38-0)

    12/18/2025Senate

  7. Substituted for S4493

    12/18/2025Senate

  8. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    11/13/2025Senate

  9. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

    6/12/2025Senate

  10. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    6/12/2025Senate

  11. Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

    5/29/2025Senate

  12. Passed Assembly — (78-0-0)

    5/22/2025House

  13. REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    5/15/2025House

  14. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

    5/5/2025House

Bill Text

  • Version PL2025

    8/7/2026

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  • Version AL2025

    7/7/2026

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  • Conditional Veto 2R

    1/13/2026

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  • Conditional Veto

    1/12/2026

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  • Assembly Regulated Professions (5/15/25 1R)

    12/19/2025

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (11/13/25 1R)

    11/14/2025

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  • Senate Commerce Substitute (6/12/25 1R)

    6/13/2025

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  • 5/28/25; 1R

    5/28/2025

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  • Assembly Regulated Professions Substitute (5/15/25)

    5/16/2025

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  • As Introduced

    5/15/2025

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