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IN HB1187

IN HB1187
Property tax credits for veterans.


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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/27/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Property tax credits for veterans. Increases the property tax deduction for a veteran who is totally disabled to an amount equal to 100% of the assessed value of the individual's real property (instead of $14,000). Expires property tax deductions for certain veterans, and, beginning with property taxes imposed for the 2026 assessment date and thereafter, instead provides a property tax liability credit against local property taxes for veterans who previously claimed a deduction. Includes a mechanism to establish an additional maximum property tax liability credit for a veteran who previously claimed a deduction.

AI Summary

This bill modifies property tax benefits for veterans by increasing the property tax deduction for totally disabled veterans to 100% of their property's assessed value, replacing the previous $14,000 limit. It also phases out existing property tax deductions for certain veterans and, starting with property taxes for the 2026 assessment date, introduces a new property tax liability credit for these veterans, with provisions for an additional credit based on previous deduction amounts. The bill also includes new sections establishing property tax credits for disabled veterans and veterans aged 62 or older with a disability, and a maximum property tax liability credit for qualified individuals who previously received a deduction. These changes are intended to provide continued or enhanced property tax relief to veterans.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Ways and Means Hearing (13:30:00 1/14/2026 Room 404) (on 01/14/2026)

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