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This bill redefines the term "disabled veteran" for the purposes of motor vehicle and property tax exemptions in Nebraska, primarily by updating the definition to reference the federal definition in 5 U.S.C. 2108 as it existed on January 1, 2025, instead of the previous state-specific definition that focused on physical disabilities. The bill modifies several sections of state law to clarify tax exemptions for disabled and blind veterans, ensuring that veterans with service-connected disabilities who were discharged honorably or under honorable conditions can continue to receive exemptions on motor vehicle taxes and mobile home property taxes. The changes include updating language to be more gender-neutral and standardizing the terminology around veteran status and disability recognition by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill will become operative on January 1, 2026, and repeals the original sections of law that are being amended, effectively replacing the previous definitions with the updated language that provides a more comprehensive and current approach to defining disabled veterans for tax exemption purposes.

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