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NJ A5277

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Heather Simmons

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Director of the Division of Taxation to conduct a public awareness campaign informing residents about six property tax relief programs: ANCHOR, Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement, Stay NJ, disabled veterans exemption, veterans deduction, and senior/disabled deduction

  • Mandates establishment of a call center to provide real-time assistance with property tax relief applications, including help navigating websites, submitting applications, and resolving issues, with services available in English and the three most commonly spoken non-English languages in New Jersey

  • Requires the call center to be physically located in New Jersey and staffed by employees or contractors working on-site at the facility

  • Directs the Stay NJ Task Force to submit annual reports by March 31 each year detailing the prior year's administration of ANCHOR, Homestead, and Stay NJ programs, including applications processed, payments made, total costs, and recommendations for improvements

  • Takes effect 180 days following enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes public awareness campaign and call center for certain property tax relief programs; requires submission of annual report by Stay NJ Task Force.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation10/20/2025
Appropriations3/20/2025
State and Local Government2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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