This bill amends the existing law regarding eligibility for homestead property tax reimbursement in New Jersey. Specifically, it expands the definition of "disabled person" to include individuals receiving disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act, in addition to those already covered who receive payments under Title II of the federal Social Security Act. This change aims to ensure that more disabled individuals can benefit from property tax reimbursements, thereby providing them with financial relief.

The bill modifies Section 1 of P.L.1997, c.348 (C.54:4-8.67) by inserting new language that explicitly includes those receiving disability payments from the Railroad Retirement Act as eligible claimants for the homestead property tax reimbursement. This amendment addresses a gap in the current law, which only recognized Social Security disability payments as qualifying for the reimbursement. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage, thereby allowing eligible individuals to access these benefits without delay.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 54:4-8.67