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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Bill A429 Authorizes Cash Rewards for Construction Industry Whistleblowers Reporting Tax Violations
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government CommitteeSponsors: Venezia, Michael and 29 others
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey bill A429 authorizes financial rewards ranging from 15 to 30 percent of collected for individuals who provide specific, credible information leading to tax violation actions against construction employers. The measure protects reporting employees from workplace retaliation under the state Conscientious Employee Protection Act and takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Construction workers and individuals who report employer tax violations gain a direct financial incentive tied to recovered state tax revenues, while construction employers face new financial and legal liabilities from internal disclosures.
- The Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) is New Jersey's broad whistleblower protection statute enacted in 1986. context
- Bill A429 was pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session of the New Jersey Legislature and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Construction industry employers
Construction employers face administrative or judicial actions and potential financial penalties resulting from whistleblower reports regarding state tax law violations.
Construction industry employees
Employees who report employer tax violations become eligible for monetary awards and receive workplace anti-retaliation protections under state law.
Division of Taxation
The division is required to investigate whistleblower information, issue monetary awards from collected proceeds, and promulgate necessary rules and regulations.
Key Facts
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Introduction of Bounties for Tax Enforcement
The bill introduces a percentage-based bounty mechanism for tax whistlebusters in a specific industry sector, mirroring federal whistleblower models.
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