HB961

Extends eligibility to certain trusts for an ad valorem tax exemption for a property owner who is at least sixty-five years of age or older (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

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Extends ad valorem tax exemption eligibility to certain trusts for property owners aged 65 or older.

Louisiana HB961 extends the ad valorem tax exemption to certain trusts for property owners who are at least 65 years of age or older. This applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2028, contingent on the adoption of a proposed constitutional amendment. The settlor of the trust must meet specific conditions, including being the immediate prior owner of the homestead, transferring the naked ownership to the trust, and retaining a usufruct on the homestead.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

May 11

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs

Mar 30

9:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 448.

May 29

House

Effective date: See Act.

May 25

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.