The Spousal Homestead Exemption Amendment Act of 2025 amends section 47-850 of the District of Columbia Official Code to allow the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a veteran to claim the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption. A new definition for "eligible spouse" is introduced, specifying that it includes the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a veteran who was either receiving benefits under this section prior to their passing or would have been eligible for such benefits.

Additionally, the bill mandates the replacement of the term "veteran" with "veteran or eligible spouse" throughout the relevant section of the law. This change aims to ensure that the benefits of the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption extend to the spouses of veterans, thereby providing them with the same financial relief. The act is set to apply retroactively from October 1, 2022, and will take effect following the Mayor's approval and a 30-day congressional review period.