This bill amends existing legislation to expand eligibility for homestead property tax reimbursement in New Jersey to include disabled persons receiving disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act. Previously, only those receiving payments under Title II of the federal Social Security Act were eligible for this reimbursement. The new legal language specifies that a "disabled person" now includes individuals receiving disability payments from the Railroad Retirement Act, effective for claims made on or after December 31, 1998.

The bill aims to provide financial relief to a broader group of disabled individuals by allowing them to benefit from the homestead property tax reimbursement program. This change is intended to ensure that those who are disabled and reliant on Railroad Retirement benefits are not excluded from receiving assistance with property taxes, thereby promoting equity among disabled residents in New Jersey. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 54:4-8.67