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HB0068

Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Expansion

Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act proposes expanding property tax exemptions for veterans with permanent or total service-connected disabilities in Wyoming.

What it does

  • Expands the property tax exemption for veterans who are certified as having a permanent and total service-connected disability of 100% by the Veterans Administration or another branch of the U.S. armed forces.
  • Specifies that these veterans can receive an exemption equal to the full assessed value of their primary residence, including up to ten acres of land.
  • Allows surviving spouses who have not remarried and continue living in the property to also get this exemption.

Who it affects

  • Veterans certified as having permanent or total service-connected disabilities
  • Surviving spouses of veterans who meet these criteria

Limits and unknowns

  • This bill did not pass during the session.
  • It would have taken effect on March 1, 2026, but since it did not pass, this date is no longer relevant.

Plain language

Terms to know

Service-Connected Disability
A disability that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines is related to a veteran's military service.
Surviving Spouse
The widow or widower of a veteran who has passed away and continues to live in their home.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

H03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02026-02-18 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 58-1-2-0-12026-02-10 · House58 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H03 - Revenue:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 58-1-2-0-1House
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0068HS001

Filed Standing Committee by House Revenue Committee