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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Authorizes Chief County Assessment Officers in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants to renew an individual's low-income senior citizen exemption under the Code without an annual application if the applicant has previously provided the full social security number or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all members of the applicant's household. Provides that, if a Chief County Assessment Officer is unable to verify that an applicant remains eligible for the low-income senior citizen exemption, then the Chief County Assessment Officer shall notify the applicant and provide the applicant with an opportunity to demonstrate the applicant's eligibility for the exemption. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure under the Act information submitted to a Chief County Assessment Officer in applications for the low-income senior citizen exemption under the Property Tax Code.
AI Summary
This bill makes two key changes: first, it allows Chief County Assessment Officers in counties with 3,000,000 or more residents to automatically renew a low-income senior citizen property tax exemption without a new application each year, provided the applicant has previously submitted full Social Security or taxpayer identification numbers for their household and the officer can verify continued eligibility; if eligibility cannot be verified, the applicant will be notified and given a chance to prove they still qualify. Second, it amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt information submitted for this low-income senior citizen exemption from public disclosure, ensuring the privacy of applicants.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller (on 02/13/2026)
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