A4851

Provides gross income tax exclusion for all compensation earned by college athletes for use of name, image, or likeness.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey bill A4851 provides a gross income tax exclusion for college athletes' compensation from use of their name, image, or likeness.

New Jersey bill A4851 introduces a gross income tax exclusion for compensation earned by college athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness. This exclusion applies to students participating in intercollegiate athletics at four-year institutions located in New Jersey. The bill aims to provide financial relief to student-athletes by excluding this income from taxable gross income. The exclusion takes effect immediately for taxable years beginning on or after January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 4

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee