The bill amends Section 44-3-31 of the General Laws in Chapter 44-3, which pertains to property subject to taxation in Providence. It authorizes the city council to exempt a specified dollar amount of both real and personal property for qualified individuals who are residents of Providence. The eligible individuals include veterans of war, unmarried spouses of veterans of war, veterans or their unmarried spouses who are one hundred percent (100%) totally disabled due to service-connected disabilities, individuals who are one hundred percent (100%) disabled as determined by the Social Security Act, persons who are blind, gold star parents, veterans who were prisoners of war, and individuals aged sixty-five (65) or older, as well as those aged sixty-two (62) through sixty-four (64) who are receiving social security benefits.

The bill removes previous provisions that fixed the exemption amounts and allows the city council to set these amounts by ordinance or resolution. This act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5307: 44-3-31