Providing for a homestead property tax exemption for certain veterans and former law enforcement officers with service-connected disabilities.
SB 201 provides property tax exemptions for Kansas homesteads owned by veterans or former law enforcement officers with service-connected disabilities. Eligibility depends on disability rating: 30-49% qualifies for a $2,500 annual tax break, 50-59% for $5,000, and 60%+ or qualifying surviving spouses (for deaths in service) receive full exemption. The exemption applies to primary residences valued under $250,000, excluding commercial use, and carries over to surviving spouses who maintain ownership and residency. This policy directly affects Kansas residents who served in military or law enforcement with certified service-connected disabilities.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Feb 6, 2025
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Referred to Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation
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Feb 5, 2025
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State
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Patrick Schmidt
DDemocratic
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