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NJ SCR101
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VIII, Section I of the New Jersey Constitution to provide a full property tax exemption for surviving spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty
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Covers surviving spouses of law enforcement officers, paid or volunteer firefighters, and paid or volunteer first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad members
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Property must be the primary residence that was owned and occupied by both the first responder at the time of death and currently by the surviving spouse
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Exemption continues for the duration of the surviving spouse's widowhood/widowerhood and ends upon remarriage
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State must annually reimburse local taxing districts for the full amount of property taxes that would have been collected on exempt properties
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence owned and occupied by surviving spouse of first responder who dies in line of duty.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
2/19/2026