Bill > HB0124

This bill amends laws related to property tax exemptions for veterans, clarifying eligibility and application processes. It adjusts the calculation of the exemption amount based on a veteran's disability percentage, with specific provisions for surviving spouses or orphans of veterans killed in action or who died in the line of duty, and for those with a disability rating of 10% or more. The bill also modifies the application deadline for these exemptions, allowing for extensions under certain circumstances, such as a new disability determination or unforeseen personal hardship, and clarifies that a veteran with a disability certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as "individual unemployability" is considered 100% disabled for exemption purposes. Additionally, it updates rules for individuals assisting veterans in applying for VA benefits, requiring accreditation and specific disclosures about fees and claimant rights, and establishes that these changes will take effect on May 6, 2026, with some provisions retroactively applying to January 1, 2026.