BILL NUMBER: S2028A
SPONSOR: ADDABBO
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to establishing a
real property tax exemption for veterans who have a one hundred percent
service connected disability
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To establish a real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100
percent service connected disability.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
1. Amend the real property tax law by adding a new subdivision 3-a which
would mandate an exemption from all taxes imposed upon disabled veterans
and his or her spouse, with a one hundred percent service connected
disability.
2. effective date changed
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Disabilities that are obtained while serving can leave veterans unable
to work and provide for their families. Veterans with a one hundred
percent service connected disability deserve to have their financial
strain lowered. This tax exemption is necessary to increase the quality
of life for those who sacrificed their lives to protect our country.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2019: S. 6342 - Referred to Senate Rules.
2020: S. 6342 - Referred to Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Mili-
tary Affairs.
2021: S. 2918A - Passed Senate
2022: S. 2918A - Passed Senate
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately

Statutes affected:
S2028: 458 real property tax law
S2028A: 458-a real property tax law