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This bill addresses property tax exemptions for certain veterans and Gold Star spouses in Connecticut, making several key changes. First, it allows municipalities to adjust and republish grand lists for the assessment year starting October 1, 2024, providing flexibility in property tax assessments. The bill specifically expands property tax exemptions for veterans who have been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled with a 100% service-connected disability rating, covering their primary residence, condominium, mobile home, or motor vehicle. Additionally, the bill creates a new provision enabling municipalities to grant property tax exemptions to surviving spouses of veterans who died before October 1, 2024, and had a service-connected disability rating, allowing these spouses to receive tax breaks on their primary residence or motor vehicle while they remain unmarried. The legislation also modifies existing statutes related to veterans' tax exemptions, streamlining the application process and clarifying documentation requirements. Municipalities will have the option to implement these exemptions, and veterans or surviving spouses will need to provide proof of their status and disability ratings to qualify. These changes aim to provide additional financial support to disabled veterans and the families of those who have served in the U.S. military.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee (Joint)

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