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 real and/or personal property from taxation for qualified individuals, including veterans, their unmarried spouses, and individuals who are one hundred percent disabled. The bill specifies categories of individuals eligible for these exemptions, including veterans of war, unmarried spouses of veterans, veterans who are one hundred percent totally disabled, individuals who are blind, gold star parents, veterans who were prisoners of war, and seniors aged 65 and older, among others.

The bill removes previous language that fixed specific exemption amounts and instead allows the city council to determine the exemption limits through ordinance or resolution. The city council is also empowered to implement necessary verifications to ensure qualification for these exemptions. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
720: 44-3-31