AN ACT EXPANDING A CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION TO INCLUDE GOLD STAR SPOUSES.

HB 6769 expands an existing property tax exemption to include surviving spouses of military members killed in action (Gold Star spouses). The bill amends Section 12-81 of the general statutes to add these spouses to the eligibility list for the exemption. This change directly affects Gold Star spouses who currently may not qualify under the existing law. The key provision modifies the statute to ensure this group receives the same tax benefit previously available only to other qualifying survivors. The purpose is to extend the exemption to honor the families of service members who died while serving.