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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the property tax exemption for surviving spouses of veterans; amending s. 196.081, F.S.; authorizing the surviving spouses of veterans who predecease the issuance of a certain letter from the Federal Government to produce the letter before the property appraiser; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's property tax exemption law for surviving spouses of veterans by clarifying the process for obtaining a tax exemption when a veteran dies before receiving an official letter of total and permanent disability from the federal government. Specifically, the bill allows a surviving spouse to produce the disability letter from the United States Government or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to the county property appraiser as proof of eligibility for a property tax exemption, even if the veteran passed away before the letter was issued. This change will first apply to the 2026 tax roll and will take effect on July 1, 2025. The amendment aims to provide additional flexibility for surviving spouses in documenting their eligibility for a property tax exemption, recognizing that some veterans may die before formally obtaining documentation of their disability status.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/217 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/217/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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