Establishes "Veteran Obituary Fund."
This bill establishes a dedicated "Veteran Obituary Fund" within New Jersey's Department of the Treasury to cover the cost of obituaries for veterans. It allows taxpayers to deduct donations to the fund - up to $50,000 annually - from their state income tax, with property donations over $500 requiring an independent appraisal. The fund will be supported by donations, grants, or state appropriations solicited by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. This aims to prevent veterans' families from facing unexpected costs for memorializing service members, as obituaries typically cost several hundred dollars. The fund must be administered by the State Treasurer and reported to the Legislature.
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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