Provides veteran's exemption for unmarried surviving spouse of qualifying veteran

2 Co-sponsors

• Tony Avella
• William J. Larkin Jr.

BILL NUMBER:S3098

Title of bill

An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to veteran's exemptions for a surviving spouse

Purpose

To provide a veteran's exemption for an unmarried surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 subdivision 1 and subdivision 2 of section 458 of the real property tax law amended by chapter 63 of the laws of 1976, subdivision 3 of section 458 of the real property tax law as amended by chapter 46 of the laws of 2006, and paragraphs ( c) and (d) of subdivision 1 of section 458-a of the real property tax law are amended to include unmarried surviving spouse.

Justification

This bill will reassure those men and women serving our nation that in the event of death their surviving spouse will be protected by the state on a financial level. This bill will provide relief to an unmarried surviving spouse in order to allow the deceased veteran's children to receive the benefits as well. Providing extra security for the families of our veterans is vital and this bill demonstrates support for the men and women serving in the Armed Forces.

Legislative history

New bill in Senate.

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.