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A 6127

Relates to providing a tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec

Proposes a real property tax exemption for qualifying volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, easing their property taxes and guiding local assessors on eligibility.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 6127

Summary: A 6127 — Relates to providing a tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Overview

A 6127 proposes a property tax exemption for individuals who serve as volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers. The bill is currently referred to the Real Property Taxation committee. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Karl Brabenec. The legislation was introduced on November 30, 2025, with formal referral to Real Property Taxation recorded on February 26, 2025 (the record shows two identical referrals on that date).

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide tax relief to volunteers who serve as emergency responders by reducing their property tax burden.
  • Recognizes and incentivizes volunteer service in firefighting and emergency medical services by offering a statutory exemption from real property taxes.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s title and summary)

  • Establishes a real property tax exemption for qualifying volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.
  • Eligibility and specific exemption details (such as who qualifies, the percentage or amount of exemption, and any limits) would be defined within the statutory text.
  • Administration and implementation would be handled at the local level (likely by local assessors), including application and verification processes.
  • The bill may designate criteria to verify volunteer status, department affiliation, duration of service, and occupancy requirements (e.g., primary residence), though exact provisions would appear in the enacted text.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiaries: volunteers who are actively serving as firefighters or ambulance workers and who meet the bill’s eligibility criteria.
  • Property owners who qualify for the exemption, typically those who reside in the property being taxed.
  • Local governments and assessing units (property tax administrators) responsible for implementing, administering, and applying the exemption.
  • Fire departments and EMS organizations that verify volunteer status and service.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: November 30, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to Real Property Taxation (noted twice on February 26, 2025 in the record).
  • Status: Currently under consideration by the Real Property Taxation committee.
  • Related activity: The bill has several related bills from prior sessions (A 5587, A 5663, A 5454, A 5967, A 5653), indicating ongoing legislative interest in expanding or codifying volunteer tax exemptions.

Related Legislation

  • A 5587, A 5663, A 5454, A 5967, A 5653 (all prior-session bills addressing similar themes of tax relief for volunteers).

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Fiscal impact depends on exemption level and participation rates in eligible communities.
  • Administrative considerations include establishing clear eligibility, maintaining compliance, and preventing abuse.
  • Political and policy considerations may involve balancing local tax revenue with recognition of volunteer service.

Next Steps

  • If advanced by the Real Property Taxation committee, the bill would proceed to floor consideration, potential amendments, and, if approved, moves to the other chamber and, ultimately, to the governor for signature.

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

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