The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6769, aims to amend subdivision (83) of section 12-81 of the general statutes to expand the eligibility for a specific property tax exemption. The amendment will include the surviving spouses of armed forces members who have been killed in action, thereby providing them with the same tax relief benefits currently available to other eligible individuals.

The bill seeks to honor the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families by ensuring that Gold Star spouses—those who have lost their partners in service—receive financial support through property tax exemptions. This change reflects a commitment to recognizing and supporting the families of fallen service members.