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ACR 142

Proposes constitutional amendment eliminating cap on certain benefits to qualify for senior and disabled citizens' $250 property tax deduction.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Fantasia

Proposes removing the cap on certain benefits to qualify for the $250 senior/disabled property tax deduction.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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Bill Summary · ACR 142

Summary: ACR 142 (New Jersey, 2026) – Constitutional amendment to remove cap on certain benefits to qualify for senior/disabled $250 property tax deduction

Overview

  • Bill: ACR 142
  • Session: 222
  • Jurisdiction: New Jersey
  • Committee: Assembly Aging and Human Services (introduced and referred)
  • Introduced: May 4, 2026
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Dawn Fantasia
  • Status: Introduced and referred to the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

ACR stands for Assembly Concurrent Resolution, which in New Jersey is used to propose amendments to the New Jersey Constitution. If approved by both houses and then by voters in a general election, the proposed amendment would become part of the state constitution.

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that eliminates the cap on certain benefits for purposes of qualification for the senior and disabled $250 property tax deduction.
  • The core aim is to broaden eligibility for the $250 property tax deduction by removing a cap on relevant benefits, thereby allowing more seniors and disabled individuals to qualify based on their benefit amounts.

Key provisions and changes (as implied by the title and action)

  • Elimination of cap: The amendment would remove any existing upper limit on certain benefits that count toward eligibility for the $250 property tax deduction available to senior and disabled residents.
  • Qualification for deduction: By removing the cap, more individuals whose benefit amounts exceed the current cap could potentially qualify for the deduction.
  • Constitutional amendment route: The proposed change would require approval by a constitutional amendment, meaning it would need:
    • Passage in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature, and
    • Voter ratification in a statewide election before taking effect.

Who would be affected

  • Seniors and disabled residents: Those who qualify for the $250 property tax deduction and whose other benefits would become eligible under the removal of the cap.
  • Property tax beneficiaries: Indirectly, a larger pool of recipients could benefit if more people qualify for the deduction.
  • State finance and tax administration: If enacted, the line item impacts would depend on how many additional deductions are claimed, potentially affecting state and local property tax relief budgeting.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current status: Introduced and referred to the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.
  • Next steps (pending):
    • Committee review, hearings, and potential amendments.
    • Floor votes in the New Jersey General Assembly and then Senate (if applicable to concurrent resolutions).
    • If passed by both houses, submission to statewide voters for ratification in a general election.
  • Effective date: To be determined by the constitutional amendment and voter ratification process. Typically, constitutional changes take effect as specified in the amendment, sometimes with a delayed or phased implementation.

Notes and considerations

  • The exact text of the amendment, including any transitional provisions or definitions of “certain benefits,” is not provided here. For a complete understanding, reading the full constitutional amendment language and accompanying fiscal impact statements (if any) would be essential.
  • As a constitutional amendment, this proposal envisions a long-term change that would alter eligibility criteria for property tax relief applicable to seniors and disabled residents.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include a side-by-side comparison with the current cap provisions or provide a plain-language explainer once the full text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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