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HB3249 • 2025

Allows a partial exemption of ad valorem property taxes due on the owner-occupied principal dwelling of an individual who is at least 65 years of age and the individual's surviving spouse regardless of age.

Allows a partial exemption of ad valorem property taxes due on the owner-occupied principal dwelling of an individual who is at least 65 years of age and the individual's surviving spouse regardless of age.

Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Wright, Representative Levy B
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-20 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-24 House

    Referred to Revenue.

  4. 2025-01-21 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would grant a partial tax exemption for the home of a senior or the senior's surviving spouse. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8).
Allows a partial exemption of ad valorem property taxes due on the owner-occupied principal dwelling of an individual who is at least 65 years of age and the individual's surviving spouse regardless of age.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to an exemption from property taxes for the homesteads of seniors; and prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee