New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 985 — Exempts transfers of residential real property between family members from inheritance tax.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SBA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Residential real property between family members-exempts from inheritance tax

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 22, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SBA

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 985 do?
Residential real property between family members-exempts from inheritance tax
Who sponsors S 985?
S 985 is sponsored by Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat) and Bramnick, Jon M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 985?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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