By Forum Staff
The State Senate and Assembly passed legislation that would establish a full real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven), the bill’s sponsor in the upper chamber, announced on Friday.
Under the bill, eligible veterans and their spouses would be exempt from all real property taxes on their primary residence, helping improve their quality of life and financial stability. The bill addresses a long-standing gap in support for fully disabled veterans, many of whom are unable to work due to injuries sustained in service.
First introduced by Addabbo in 2019, the bill, carried by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach), was recently approved by the Assembly for the first time, Addabbo noted.
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The proposed law is now under consideration by Gov. Hochul.
“This legislation is about respect, dignity, and responsibility,” said Addabbo, a member of the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee. “Veterans who live with a 100 percent service-connected disability have given everything in the defense of our nation. They deserve more than just our thanks — they deserve real, tangible support. This bill will help relieve some of the financial burden these brave individuals and their families face.”
“Our brave men and women who served and defended our country deserve our gratitude. Our veterans stood up and were willing to fight for our freedoms. It is through this bill that New York State makes it clear that we recognize their incredible sacrifice and dedication,” Pheffer Amato added. “Now, veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability will have their financial strain lowered, as we hope this will increase the quality of life for Veterans and their families. I look forward to seeing it signed into law and bringing needed relief to our heroes.”
Governor Kathy Hochul is now considering signing the bill into law.
