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This bill introduces two key provisions to support emergency service workers and their families. First, it allows municipalities to establish property tax abatement programs for the surviving domestic partners of police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who die while performing their official duties. Previously, the law only mentioned surviving spouses, and this bill expands the definition to include domestic partners as defined by local ordinance. Second, the bill modifies the state's personal income tax code to allow a tax deduction for stipends paid to volunteer firefighters, volunteer fire police officers, and volunteer ambulance members. The bill also includes a technical amendment to add a provision for excluding up to $2,000 of qualified payments from gross income, which is related to certain tax provisions. The first provision takes effect on October 1, 2025, and the second on January 1, 2026, with the tax deduction applying to taxable years starting on or after that date. These changes aim to provide financial support and recognition to emergency service personnel and their families who make significant sacrifices in service to their communities.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Public Safety and Security Committee (J)

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