2025 AARP NJ Advocacy Priorities

AARP has a long and proud history of non-partisan voter engagement. New Jersey voters aged 50 and over continue to dominate turnout across the state, consistently shaping election outcomes – especially in non-presidential elections. Voters 50 and over were 65% of the electorate in 2021 67% of in 2023 statewide.

Candidates in New Jersey who want to win should listen to older voters and address the issues that matter to them – like delivering on the promise of property tax relief through the Stay NJ program, transforming our system of long-term care, and supporting the one million New Jerseyans who help care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones.

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Read more about our advocacy priorities, including:

Health Security: Transforming our Long-Term Care System

• Improving Financial Transparency in Nursing Homes (S1948/A1872)
• Expanding Paid Family Leave
• Increasing Support for Family Caregivers (S2303/A1581)
• Expanding Small House Nursing Homes
• Improving Quality and Safety Incentives
• Bolstering the Long-Term Care Workforce
• Expanding Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)

Financial Security: Property Tax Relief, Full Pension Payments, Affordable Utilities

• Full Funding for Property Tax Relief Programs (ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, Stay NJ)
• Expanding Senior Freeze (S1756/A110)
• Full Funding for Pension Payments
• Ensuring Utilities are Affordable and Reliable

Livable Communities: Expanding Housing Options and Affordable Housing

• Expanding Housing Options, Including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - (S2347/1106/A4370)

Implementing New Laws: RetireReady NJ, StayNJ, Prescription Drug Affordability Council and Presumptive Eligibility

• Full Funding for Stay NJ Property Tax Relief Program
• Implementing Presumptive Eligibility for Home and Community-Based Services
• Start-Up Funding for the Secure Choice Savings Program (RetireReady NJ)
• Implementing the Prescription Drug Affordability Council

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• About Us: Meet the AARP NJ Team