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A 6058

Grants real property tax exemption to disabled veterans regardless of whether they served during a "period of war"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec and 6 co-sponsors

Bill A 6058 allows all disabled veterans to receive real property tax exemptions, enhancing financial relief regardless of their service during wartime.

REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
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Bill Summary · A 6058

Summary of Bill A 6058

Bill Number: A 6058
Title: Grants real property tax exemption to disabled veterans regardless of whether they served during a "period of war"
Status: Referred to Veterans' Affairs
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 6058 aims to expand the eligibility criteria for real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Currently, such exemptions are often limited to veterans who have served during designated "periods of war." This bill seeks to ensure that all disabled veterans, regardless of their service timeline, can benefit from these tax exemptions, thereby providing them with greater financial relief and support.

Key Provisions

  • Tax Exemption Eligibility: The bill proposes that all disabled veterans be eligible for real property tax exemptions, removing the requirement that they must have served during a "period of war."
  • Definition of Disabled Veteran: The bill does not redefine what constitutes a disabled veteran; it continues to rely on existing definitions used in state law.
  • Implementation Timeline: Specific details regarding the implementation timeline or effective date of the tax exemption are not provided in the current version of the bill.

Impact

  • Affected Individuals: The primary beneficiaries of this bill will be disabled veterans who may have served during peacetime or in non-combat roles. This change is expected to positively impact their financial situations by reducing their property tax burdens.
  • Financial Implications: While the bill does not specify the financial impact on state or local revenues, expanding tax exemptions could lead to a decrease in property tax income for municipalities, necessitating adjustments in budget planning.
  • Support for Veterans: This legislation aligns with broader efforts to support veterans and acknowledge their service, regardless of the context in which they served.

Legislative Actions

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Veterans' Affairs committee on February 26, 2025. Further actions and discussions will determine its progression through the legislative process.

Related Bills

This bill is part of a series of related legislative efforts aimed at supporting veterans, including:
- A 5571 (prior-session)
- A 4362 (prior-session)
- A 3127 (prior-session)
- A 3203 (prior-session)
- A 2511 (prior-session)
- A 2878 (prior-session)
- A 5141 (prior-session)
- A 7344 (prior-session)
- A 5858 (prior-session)

These related bills may provide context or additional measures that complement the objectives of Bill A 6058.

This summary provides an overview of Bill A 6058, highlighting its intent, key provisions, potential impacts, and legislative context.

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

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