05-03-2025
New bill would provide property tax exemption to spouses of deceased first responders
Sen. Joseph Bellino has introduced a bill to provide a property tax exemption to the surviving spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty, according to a community announcement.
Senate Bill 110 would extend the state's current homestead property tax exemption — which is already available to surviving spouses of disabled veterans — to include spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters or members of a rescue squad or ambulance crew who died due to an injury sustained while on duty.
Bellino, R-Monroe, emphasized the importance of recognizing the sacrifices made by first responders and their families.
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'We owe an enormous debt to our first responders, who often put their lives at risk to protect our communities and save lives,' Bellino said. 'My bill would extend this exemption to surviving spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty — to help express our gratitude for their loved one's service and sacrifice.'
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