Establishes NJ Military Family Relief Fund; provides for designation on State gross income tax return to permit taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to military family relief fund.

This bill establishes the New Jersey Military Family Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to military-connected individuals. It allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to the fund by designating a portion of their state income tax refund or making an additional payment on their tax return. The fund will provide grants up to $2,500 to cover essential expenses like food, housing, and medical costs for: (1) active-duty military members and their families, (2) New Jersey National Guard members and families, (3) veterans and their families, or (4) surviving spouses of military members or veterans. To qualify, applicants must be New Jersey residents who lived in the state for at least 12 consecutive months prior to applying and must provide proof of financial hardship, with a limit of one grant per 12-month period.