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A 4708

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain eligible reservists

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Eachus

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for eligible military reservists who own property, easing tax bills for qualifying reservists (administered by local assessors).

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 4708

Summary of Bill A 4708 – Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain eligible reservists

Overview

Bill A 4708 would authorize a real property tax exemption for certain eligible military reservists. Introduced on February 4, 2025, the bill is currently referred to the Real Property Taxation committee for consideration. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Christopher Eachus.

What the bill would do

  • Create or authorize a real property tax exemption for eligible reservists. The bill’s title indicates the exemption applies to real property taxes, and it would be available to reservists who meet the specified eligibility criteria defined in the statute.
  • The exact details of eligibility (who qualifies, what constitutes “eligible,” and any required documentation) as well as the exemption amount, duration, and applicability (e.g., owner-occupied primary residence vs. other property) are not provided in the summary and would be determined by the bill’s text.

Key provisions (as indicated)

  • Real property tax exemption for qualifying reservists.
  • Administration and eligibility rules would be established by enacted provisions in the bill (to be detailed in the full text).

Who would be affected

  • Eligible military reservists who own real property and meet the statutory criteria would be eligible to receive the exemption.
  • Local assessors and tax clerks would administer the exemption, subject to the bill’s implementing provisions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 4, 2025.
  • Status: REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION (appears in two related legislative entries on the same date, reflecting standard committee referral actions).
  • No further legislative milestones are provided in the summary (e.g., vote dates or committee reports). The bill has companion and related legislation in prior sessions, as noted below.

Related legislation

  • Related/companion bills: S 696 (companion), and A 9134 and A 6327 (prior-session measures).
  • These related bills suggest ongoing interest in expanding or standardizing real property tax relief for reservists across sessions.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Christopher Eachus.

Notes

  • The summary does not include the bill’s exact eligibility criteria, exemption amount, or geographic scope. The full bill text would specify who qualifies, the duration and amount of the exemption, and any required actions by taxpayers or local assessing officials. If you want, I can incorporate the specific provisions once the bill text is available.

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

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