Establishes a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty
Bill A 3729 would provide a 50% exemption from real property taxes on the primary residence of surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Local governments would need to pass a law or resolution to implement this exemption, which applies to primary homes including certain cooperative housing arrangements. Eligibility requires proof the officer died while on duty, verified through documentation like death certificates or service records. This policy change directly affects surviving spouses of fallen officers by reducing their property tax burden.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jun 10, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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1 primary · 31 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Alec Brook-Krasny
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Danny Norber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Ed Ra
RRepublican
Co
George Alvarez
DDemocratic
Co
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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