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MS HB419
MS HB419Homestead exemption; increase for certain unremarried surviving spouses of veterans.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Qualified Homeowner Who Is 85 Years Of Age And Is The Unremarried Surviving Spouse Of A Deceased American Veteran Who Was Honorably Discharged From Military Service Shall Be Allowed An Exemption From All Ad Valorem Taxes On The Assessed Value Of Homestead Property; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to provide an ad valorem tax exemption on homestead property for certain unremarried surviving spouses of veterans. Specifically, starting January 1, 2027, a qualified homeowner who is at least 85 years old and is the unremarried surviving spouse of an American veteran who received an honorable discharge from military service will be exempt from all property taxes on their home. This expands upon existing exemptions for veterans and surviving spouses, aiming to provide further tax relief to this group.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Tracy Arnold (R)*,
Charles Blackwell (R)*,
Lester Carpenter (R)*,
Rodney Hall (R)*,
W.I. Harris (R)*,
Jeffrey Hulum (D)*,
Bill Kinkade (R)*,
Dana McLean (R)*,
Jansen Owen (R)*,
Kimberly Remak (R)*,
Beth Luther Waldo (R)*,
Last Action
Referred To Ways and Means (on 01/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0419.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0419IN.htm |
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