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NJ S1285
NJ S1285Makes disabled persons receiving disability payments pursuant to federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would make disabled persons who receive disability payments pursuant to federal Railroad Retirement Act, (45 U.S.C. s. 231 et seq.), eligible to receive a homestead property tax reimbursement. Under current law, only disabled persons who receive monetary payments pursuant to Title II of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.401 et seq.) are eligible to receive a homestead property tax reimbursement.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for the homestead property tax reimbursement program by allowing disabled individuals who receive disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act to qualify, in addition to those already eligible who receive payments under Title II of the federal Social Security Act. The homestead property tax reimbursement is a program designed to provide financial relief to eligible homeowners and renters by reimbursing them for a portion of their property taxes or rent paid, based on their income and residency. The Railroad Retirement Act is a federal law that provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to railroad workers and their families, while Title II of the Social Security Act provides similar benefits for a broader range of workers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Jim Beach (D)*,
Raj Mukherji (D)*,
Patrick Diegnan (D),
John McKeon (D),
Parker Space (R),
Shirley Turner (D),
Last Action
Substituted by A1672 (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1285 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1285_I1.HTM |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/6/24; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1285_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 12/9/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1285_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1285_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SSG 10/24/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1285_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1285_I1.HTM |
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