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NJ SCR76
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article VIII, Section I of the New Jersey Constitution to add a new paragraph 8 establishing a property tax exemption for first responders injured in the line of duty.
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Grants a 100 percent property tax exemption on the primary residence of police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical technicians who qualify for an accidental disability pension due to line-of-duty injuries.
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Requires the Legislature to enact implementing legislation to establish the exemption once the constitutional amendment is approved by voters.
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If passed by the Legislature, the amendment would be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring more than three months after final agreement, with publication in county newspapers at least three months before the election.
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence of police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician who suffers line of duty injury.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
2/2/2026