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NJ S277
NJ S277Increases amounts of property tax deductions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and veterans, from $250 to $500.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would increase from $250 to $500 the annual property tax deductions provided to senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and veterans, to $500. The bill would take effect immediately, but remain inoperative until the approval by the voters of the State of amendments to the State Constitution that increase the amount of the property tax deductions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and veterans, to $500.
AI Summary
This bill would increase the annual property tax deduction available to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and veterans from $250 to $500. This means eligible individuals could see a larger reduction in their property tax bills, or in cases where the tax is less than $500, the entire tax could be cancelled. The bill specifies that this increase will take effect immediately but will only become active after voters approve amendments to the State Constitution that allow for these higher deduction amounts.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S277 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/277_I1.HTM |
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