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NJ S616
NJ S616Lowers age of eligibility for surviving spouse under homestead property tax reimbursement program.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill lowers the minimum age for a surviving spouse of an eligible claimant to maintain their eligibility to receive a homestead property tax reimbursement upon the death of the eligible claimant. The current minimum age is 65. The bill changes the minimum age to 62. The bill is retroactive to January 1, 2020. Informally known as the "senior freeze," the homestead property tax reimbursement provides eligible senior citizens and disabled persons with a benefit to compensate for increases in property taxes.
AI Summary
This bill lowers the minimum age for the surviving spouse of an eligible claimant to maintain their eligibility to receive a homestead property tax reimbursement, known as the "senior freeze," from 65 to 62 years old. The homestead property tax reimbursement program provides eligible senior citizens and disabled persons with a benefit to compensate for increases in property taxes. The bill is retroactive to January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S616 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/616_I1.HTM |
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