House Bill 52, known as the "Veterans Assistance for Livelihood, Opportunity, and Relief (VALOR) Act," aims to enhance benefits for disabled veterans in Tennessee. The bill amends existing laws to provide a permanent sport combination hunting and fishing license at no cost to residents who are 100% permanently and totally service-connected disabled veterans, as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This replaces the previous requirement of a ten-dollar fee for such licenses. Additionally, the bill ensures that disabled veterans are reimbursed for all local property taxes paid on their residence, further supporting their financial relief.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that exempts disabled veterans with 100% permanent and total disability from taxes and fees for the registration of one private passenger automobile, recreational vehicle, or truck of specified weight. This exemption is designed to alleviate the financial burden on disabled veterans and enhance their quality of life. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, emphasizing the state's commitment to supporting its veterans.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-2-104(a)(4)(B), 70-2-104, 67-5-704(a), 67-5-704