Bill > SB809

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's real estate tax exemption for disabled veterans by removing the requirement that veterans must have served specifically "in any war or armed conflict in which this nation was engaged" to qualify for the tax exemption. The change expands the eligibility for the exemption by eliminating the previous service-specific limitation, meaning that any veteran who has been honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances can now potentially qualify for the real estate tax exemption on their principal dwelling. This modification appears to broaden the scope of the existing law to provide tax relief to a wider range of veterans, regardless of the specific conflict or era in which they served. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving local governments and tax authorities time to implement the change.

Military Affairs and Security

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