Concerns certain streaming services and public broadcasting funding.

Summary

The bill creates a "Streaming Entertainment Fund" financed by a 5% assessment on the gross receipts of video streaming services that earn more than $250,000 annually. The fund, administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in consultation with the Public Broadcasting Authority, will be used exclusively to support public, educational, and governmental TV channels. The measure is intended to preserve non‑commercial programming and emergency information for New Jersey residents.

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