HB 3543 allows Missouri counties to create a property tax exemption for disabled veterans' primary homes starting in 2027. It defines "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident with a service-connected disability (100% disabled or compensating for unemployability) who owns and occupies their home. The exemption covers up to $32,500 or the federal maximum amount of property tax, and it extends to surviving spouses or minor children who continue living in the home. Counties must seek voter approval for a replacement sales tax to offset lost revenue before implementing the exemption.
HB 2672 creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Personal Property Tax Credit Act," allowing counties to offer a tax credit on personal property taxes for qualifying disabled veterans who own up to two vehicles. The credit equals the veteran's U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating (up to 100%), directly benefiting Missouri veterans with a 70% or higher service-connected disability rating who reside in adopting counties. Counties must voluntarily adopt the credit via local ordinance, and the credit reduces the veteran's tax bill without changing the vehicle's assessed value or tax rate. Veterans must provide annual proof of disability rating and vehicle ownership, and the credit does not apply to taxes for the blind pension fund. Counties decide whether to implement the credit, with no requirement for statewide adoption.
HB 3029 regulates who can charge for helping veterans navigate benefits claims. It prohibits most paid advisors from receiving compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters (except under federal law), requiring written agreements that comply with federal fee guidelines (38 CFR 14.636). The bill mandates clear disclosures to veterans stating the service isn't affiliated with the VA or Missouri Veterans' Commission and that free help may be available elsewhere. It bans guarantees of specific benefits, excessive fees, and access to veterans' personal medical or financial information. This directly affects paid consultants, lawyers, and third parties offering veterans' benefits assistance services.
HCR 34 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act. It directly affects medically retired service members with less than 20 years of service and a disability rating below 50%, who currently lose $1 in retirement pay for every $1 in disability benefits they receive. The resolution seeks to eliminate this offset, allowing these veterans to receive full retirement pay and VA disability benefits simultaneously. This change would impact an estimated 50,000 veterans, as noted in the resolution's findings. The bill is procedural and does not create new law, but formally requests federal action.
SB 1535 establishes a property tax credit for Missouri disabled veterans who own and occupy their primary residence. The bill directly affects qualifying disabled veterans by reducing their annual property tax liability. Key provisions create a specific tax credit amount (to be determined by the bill's final text) that lowers the total property tax owed on a veteran's homestead. This policy change provides direct financial relief for disabled veterans through the state property tax system.
This bill regulates fees for professionals assisting veterans with benefits claims. It prohibits charging referral fees, setting upfront fees, or guaranteeing specific benefits. It requires written agreements that limit compensation to five times any monthly benefit increase (paid only if benefits improve) and mandates clear disclosure that the service isn't affiliated with the VA or Missouri Veterans' Commission. The bill also bans using medical professionals with employment ties for exams and restricts handling veterans' personal data through international call centers.
HB 3078 would allow Missouri counties to provide a property tax credit for disabled veterans with a 100% VA disability rating. It applies to primary residences valued at $500,000 or less, covering all local property taxes (except state blind pension fund levies). Counties must opt in via vote, and the credit passes to surviving spouses who remain in the home and don’t remarry. The credit is non-refundable, does not replace other tax relief, and is not an exemption from property taxes.
HJR 138 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand Missouri's property tax exemption for disabled veterans. It would exempt the homestead property (primary residence) of veterans certified by the VA to receive 100% disability compensation for a service-connected injury, plus their surviving spouses who continue living in that home. The amendment repeals the current constitutional provision and replaces it with specific definitions, ensuring the exemption applies to veterans meeting federal VA criteria and extends to surviving spouses under defined conditions. This change would directly affect qualifying disabled veterans and their surviving spouses in Missouri by providing property tax relief on their primary residence.
SJR 77 is a Senate Joint Resolution proposing a property tax exemption for disabled veterans. It would authorize the state to exempt qualifying disabled veterans from paying property taxes on their primary residence. This resolution is currently in early stages (prefiled and first read) and would require further legislative approval to become law. It does not currently change tax policy but proposes a new exemption for disabled veterans if enacted.
HB 2276 creates a property tax exemption for Missouri veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly affecting qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. It provides annual tax relief based on disability rating: $2,500 for 50-70% disability, $5,000 for 70-100%, and full tax exemption for 100% disability, all applied to the primary residence (valued under $250,000). Surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or with service-connected death may also qualify if they meet VA certification and residency requirements. The exemption begins January 1, 2027, and requires annual reapplication unless the veteran has a 100% disability rating.
