S.2451

Generates an estate tax discharge upon the recording of a statement by the executor or other estate representative that the value of the decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Estate tax discharge upon filing a statement that the decedent's gross estate does not require state or federal tax filing.

This bill amends estate and transfer tax enforcement and collection laws to allow an estate tax discharge when an executor, trustee, or other estate representative files a sworn statement with the decedent's municipality that the value of the decedent's gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing. Upon recording this statement, the division of taxation will issue a discharge of the estate tax lien. The bill also removes the filing fee for estates of decedents with a date of death on or after January 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance