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NJ S257

NJ S257
Expands eligibility for property tax reimbursement program.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill expands eligibility for the property tax reimbursement program to include individuals who do not work and are retired on a disability retirement under the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS). Under current law, disabled persons receiving Social Security Disability benefits are eligible for the property tax reimbursement program, but not those disabled individuals who have retired under the PFRS.

AI Summary

This bill expands eligibility for the property tax reimbursement program to include individuals who are retired on a disability retirement under the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS), in addition to those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. The bill amends the definition of "disabled person" in the existing law to include PFRS retirees who do not earn additional employment income, allowing them to qualify for the property tax reimbursement program.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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