New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1053: Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemptions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1053 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemptions. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jon Bramnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Lagana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Joe Pennacchio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Paul Sarlo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Holly Schepisi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Bob Singer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee