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NJΒ·BillΒ·2026-2027 Regular Session
S 640
Establishes tax credits and financial grant related to construction and operation of advanced nuclear energy facilities.
Introduced 2026-01-13Last action 2026-01-13 β Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy CommitteeCommittee Environment and Energy
Sponsor
Smith, BobD
Cosponsors
Diegnan(D)Patrick J.Jr.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Chamber
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Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill establishes financial incentives to promote the development of advanced nuclear energy facilities in New Jersey through two main mechanisms. First, it creates a corporate business tax credit of 15% (increasing to 25% for businesses relocating from out-of-state or those certified as minority, women, or veteran-owned businesses) for manufacturers who produce equipment and components for advanced nuclear reactors and invest in manufacturing facilities within the state. Second, it establishes the New Jersey Advanced Nuclear Energy Development Program under the Economic Development Authority to encourage the construction of advanced nuclear facilities, though the specific details of this program are not fully provided in the excerpt. The bill aims to attract nuclear energy manufacturing businesses to New Jersey and support the development of advanced nuclear energy infrastructure through these targeted tax incentives and grant programs.
Note
Historical import. Session: 222
Full Bill Text
https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S1000/640_I1.PDF