The Spousal Homestead Exemption Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend 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. The bill introduces a new definition for "eligible spouse," which 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 proposes to replace the term "veteran" with "veteran or eligible spouse" wherever it appears in the current law. This change broadens the scope of individuals who can benefit from the exemption, ensuring that the surviving spouses or domestic partners of veterans are recognized and supported. 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.