Bill > HB1257

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions for veterans in Pennsylvania. The amendment modifies existing law to provide more comprehensive tax relief for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Under the new provisions, veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 50% or higher will be eligible for a partial property tax exemption proportional to their disability rating. Veterans who are 100% disabled or unable to work due to a service-connected disability, as well as unmarried surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty, were prisoners of war, or were declared missing in action, will be fully exempt from real property taxes. The bill also allows individual political subdivisions to provide additional tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities rated below 100%. The amendment aims to provide greater financial support for veterans and their families who have been impacted by military service, recognizing their sacrifices by offering meaningful tax relief. The proposed constitutional amendment will be submitted to qualified voters in Pennsylvania at the next eligible general or municipal election after receiving approval from the General Assembly.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1257