S 1932 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to veterans tax exemptions

This bill updates Massachusetts tax laws to provide property tax relief for disabled combat veterans and their surviving spouses. It specifically targets veterans who are 65 or older, have a permanent service-connected disability, and have been discharged under honorable conditions. The key provision allows the tax exemption to be calculated based on the veteran's percentage of disability, with the benefit continuing for the surviving spouse after the veteran's death until they remarry or sell the home. Additionally, the law clarifies that a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs serves as proof of eligibility and ensures that any unused exemption amount can be transferred to a new primary residence if the surviving spouse sells their current home.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Nov 6, 2023
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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