Expands eligibility for disabled veterans' property tax exemption to include certain individuals with close personal relationship to deceased veteran.

This bill expands New Jersey's disabled veterans' property tax exemption to include non-spouse partners who had a close personal relationship with the veteran. It adds a new definition of "surviving spouse" for this exemption, allowing individuals who shared a residence for at least three years before the veteran's death, jointly managed finances (e.g., shared accounts or beneficiary designations), and met other specific criteria to qualify. The exemption applies to the dwelling house and lot they occupy, provided they submit an affidavit verifying these conditions. This change directly affects surviving partners who meet all five eligibility requirements, not just legally married spouses.