Establishes a real property tax exemption for police officers who have a one hundred percent service-connected disability
This bill creates a property tax exemption for police officers who are 100% disabled due to duty-related injuries or illnesses, certified by a physician. Eligible officers must own their primary residence, and local governments must adopt a specific ordinance after a public hearing to implement the exemption. The exemption covers all local property taxes (city, town, county) for qualifying officers' homes. It does not apply to cooperative apartment buildings covered under certain housing laws. The exemption begins for 2027 assessment rolls.
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Introduction
Oct 2025
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Governor
Introduced Oct 24, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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upper
Oct 24, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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