Proposes constitutional amendment eliminating cap on certain benefits to qualify for senior and disabled citizens' $250 property tax deduction.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the income limit that currently restricts eligibility for New Jersey's $250 property tax deduction for seniors and disabled citizens. Under the current rules, only residents with an annual income of $10,000 or less qualify for this benefit, but the amendment would allow individuals earning more than that threshold to still receive the deduction. The change directly affects elderly and disabled homeowners, cooperative residents, and their surviving spouses who currently cannot access the tax relief due to higher incomes. If passed by voters, the amendment would expand financial assistance to a broader group of low-to-moderate income residents while maintaining the existing $250 deduction amount.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
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