The bill amends Chapter 44-3 of the General Laws by adding a new section, 44-3-70, which authorizes the town council of Johnston to exempt a specified dollar amount of real and/or personal property from taxation for qualified individuals. These individuals include: veterans of war; unmarried spouses of veterans of war; veterans or their unmarried widows or widowers who are 100% disabled due to a service-connected disability; persons who are 100% disabled as determined under Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act or who receive disability payments from other sources; persons who are blind; gold star parents; veterans who were prisoners of war; individuals aged 65 and older; individuals aged 62 to 64 who are receiving social security benefits; and those using the exemption for specially adapted housing for veterans with paraplegia. The town council may also impose verification requirements to ensure qualification for these exemptions. This act will take effect upon passage.