The bill amends Section 44-3-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 44-3, focusing on property tax exemptions for veterans. It provides a full property tax exemption for a veteran's real property used as the veteran's primary residence. The bill removes the previous fixed exemption amount of $10,000 and allows city or town councils to grant a full property tax exemption for veterans deemed totally disabled by the Veterans Administration. If the property is designed for occupancy by more than one family, only the portion occupied by the veteran as their domicile will be exempted.

The bill clarifies that unmarried widows or widowers of veterans are eligible for these exemptions, and their remarriage will not disqualify them if it is void, terminated by death, or annulled. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
438: 44-3-4