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AL HB155
AL HB155Homestead Exemptions; removing the annual verification requirement for qualifying permanently and totally disabled veterans
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Homestead Exemptions; removing the annual verification requirement for qualifying permanently and totally disabled veterans
AI Summary
This bill amends Alabama law to remove the requirement for permanently and totally disabled veterans to annually verify their eligibility for a homestead exemption, which is a property tax break. Previously, even if a veteran was deemed permanently and totally disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and qualified for this exemption, they still had to reconfirm their status each year. This bill, effective October 1, 2026, exempts these specific veterans from that annual verification process after their initial qualification, meaning they will not need to reapply or submit proof of their disability and income annually, unless they establish a new home or their disability status changes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Pending Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB155-eng.pdf |
| House Military and Veterans' Affairs Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 3PSLKVE-1 | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/3PSLKVE-1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Reported by First Chamber Committee | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-BY1E8JJ-2.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Introduced | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-BY1E8JJ-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB155-int.pdf |
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