Bill > HB1257

This bill proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that modifies property tax exemptions for veterans. Under the new provision, veterans who have been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as 100% permanently and totally disabled, or who are compensated at the 100% disability rate through a federal program due to service-connected disability, will be fully exempt from real property taxes. Additionally, local political subdivisions will have the option to provide property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities rated below 100%. The exemption will also extend to the unmarried surviving spouse of an eligible veteran, as well as to unmarried surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty, were prisoners of war, or were declared missing in action. This change expands and clarifies the previous constitutional language about veterans' property tax exemptions, making the benefit more comprehensive and giving local governments more flexibility in supporting veterans. The bill also outlines the constitutional amendment process, which requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions and subsequent submission to voters through a general or municipal election.

Military Affairs and Security

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