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NJ A512
NJ A512Establishes housing expense reimbursements for families of certain public safety officers killed in line of duty.
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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 provide housing assistance, in the form of reimbursements, to the surviving spouses of public safety officers, including police officers, firefighters, and sheriff's and corrections officers, who were killed in the line of duty, for as long as dependent children continue to reside with the surviving spouse through high school or college. These public safety officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their communities, and their families deserve the support of the State to ensure that they can remain in their current homes until the youngest child residing in the home has graduated from high school or college, if attended. The reimbursements would cover rent or mortgage payments and property taxes due and owing on the home of the surviving spouse up to $15,000 for each year of eligibility. The bill enables the collection of voluntary contributions through gross income tax returns to support these reimbursements.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a housing expense reimbursement program for the surviving spouses of certain public safety officers, including police officers, firefighters, sheriff's officers, and corrections officers, who died in the line of duty, meaning while actively engaged in law enforcement, emergency services, firefighting, or inmate supervision. Eligible surviving spouses can receive up to $15,000 annually to cover rent or mortgage payments and property taxes on their home, as long as dependent children reside with them until the youngest child graduates from high school or, if enrolled in college, until they complete their undergraduate studies. The program will be funded through a dedicated "Fallen Public Safety Officer Surviving Spouse Housing Assistance Fund," which will be supported by voluntary contributions made by taxpayers on their New Jersey gross income tax returns, and these reimbursements will not be considered taxable income.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A512 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/512_I1.HTM |
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