New Jersey A 3423: Codifies AG recommendations for issuing Amber Alert when family member abducts child.

Bill Text

A3423 

ASSEMBLY, No. 3423 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2026 SESSION

Sponsored by:

Assemblywoman HEATHER SIMMONS

District 3 (Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem)

Assemblywoman TENNILLE R. MCCOY

District 14 (Mercer and Middlesex)

Assemblywoman LUANNE M. PETERPAUL

District 11 (Monmouth)

SYNOPSIS

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

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT 

���� Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative 
Counsel.

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An Act concerning certain property tax relief programs, 
supplementing Title 54 of the Revised Statutes, and amending P.L.2023, c.75.

���� Be It 
Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of 
the State of New Jersey:

���� 1. (New section) The 
Legislature finds and declares that:

���� a. The complexity and 
multiplicity of the State�s property tax relief programs can create confusion 
and barriers to access, leaving many residents unaware of the existence of the 
State�s various property tax relief programs or face difficulties in accessing 
and applying for the benefits they are entitled, potentially preventing 
eligible residents from receiving crucial property tax relief.

���� b. Therefore, there is a 
compelling public need to establish a comprehensive public awareness campaign 
to educate residents about available property tax relief programs, their 
eligibility requirements, and application processes.

���� c. Real-time assistance 
through a dedicated call center is essential to help residents navigate the 
application process and resolve issues related to their property tax relief 
applications.

���� d. The implementation of this 
act will enhance transparency, accessibility, and efficiency in the 
administration of property tax relief programs.

���� 2. (New section) a.� The 
Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury, in 
consultation with the Stay NJ Task Force, shall undertake a public awareness 
campaign concerning certain property tax relief programs.� The campaign shall 
inform resident homeowners and tenants concerning the property tax credits, 
deductions, and exemptions available through the following programs:

���� (1)�� the ANCHOR Property Tax 
Relief Program, authorized pursuant to sections 2 through 10 of P.L.1990, c.61 
(C.54:4-8.58 through C.54:4-8.66) and sections 3 and 14 through 16 of P.L.1999, 
c.63 (C.54:4-8.58a and C.54:4-8.66a through C.54:4-8.66c);

���� (2)�� the Homestead Property 
Tax Reimbursement Program, authorized pursuant to P.L.1997, c.348 (C.54:4-8.67 
et seq.); 

���� (3)�� the Stay NJ Property Tax 
Credit Program, authorized pursuant to P.L.2023, c.75 (C.54:4-8.75a et seq.);

���� (4)�� the disabled veterans 
property tax exemption, authorized pursuant to P.L.1948, c.259 (C.54:4-3.30 et 
seq.);

���� (5)�� the veterans property 
tax deduction, authorized pursuant to P.L.1963, c.171 (C.54:4-8.10 et seq.); 
and 

���� (6)�� the senior and disabled 
property tax deduction, authorized pursuant to P.L.1963, c.172 (C.54:4-8.40 et 
seq.).

���� b.��� The public awareness 
campaign shall include, for each property tax relief program described pursuant 
to subsection a. of this section, information concerning:

���� (1)�� eligibility requirements 
for each property tax relief program, including those related to age, income, 
residency, and ownership;

���� (2)�� the application process 
for each program, including any documentation that is required to be included 
with each application and the deadlines to submit applications under each 
respective program; 

���� (3)�� resources available to 
assist residents with applications submitted under each program; and

���� (4)�� any other information 
the director may deem necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section.

���� c.���� The director shall 
utilize both electronic and print media in disseminating information or 
materials as part of the public awareness campaign within the limits of 
available funds.� The dissemination of information and materials may include 
public service announcements on radio and television, in print newspaper 
publications, and on the division�s Internet website and social media pages.

���� d.��� The director shall 
submit a report to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 
of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), concerning the activities and 
accomplishments of the public awareness campaign.

����� 3.�� (New 
section) a.� The Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the 
Treasury shall establish a call center through which division employees, or 
persons under contract with the division, are available in real-time to assist 
individuals in navigating the division�s website, submitting an application for 
property tax relief, checking the status of an application, and resolving any 
other issues related to the submission