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LC 1914

Provide property tax assistance for law enforcement and firefighters injured in the line of duty

2025 Regular Session

LC 1914 provides property tax assistance to law enforcement officers and firefighters injured in the line of duty, supporting these public safety professionals and their families.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 1914

Bill Summary: LC 1914 - Provide property tax assistance for law enforcement and firefighters injured in the line of duty

Summary

LC 1914 is a draft bill that aims to provide property tax assistance to law enforcement officers and firefighters who are injured in the line of duty. The bill is intended to help support these public safety professionals and their families when they suffer injuries that impact their ability to work and earn income.

Key Provisions

  • Allows law enforcement officers and firefighters who are injured in the line of duty to apply for a property tax assistance program
  • Provides a reduction in property taxes for eligible individuals, with the amount of the reduction based on the severity and impact of the injury
  • Establishes a process for applying for the property tax assistance, including required documentation of the injury and its effects
  • Directs the state Department of Revenue to develop rules and procedures for administering the property tax assistance program

Impact

This bill would directly benefit law enforcement officers and firefighters in the state who sustain injuries while performing their public safety duties. By providing property tax relief, the bill is intended to help these individuals and their families cope with the financial burdens that can arise from work-related injuries.

The bill could have the following impacts:

  • Provides critical financial support to injured first responders and their households
  • Encourages recruitment and retention of law enforcement and firefighting personnel by demonstrating support for those injured on the job
  • Requires the state to establish new administrative processes and procedures to manage the property tax assistance program

Timeline

LC 1914 is currently in draft form and has been delivered to the bill requester. If enacted, the bill would likely require the Department of Revenue to develop implementing regulations before the property tax assistance program could become operational.

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

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