S.204

Expands eligibility for disabled veterans' property tax exemption to include certain individuals with close personal relationship to deceased veteran.

This bill expands the definition of "surviving spouse" for purposes of the disabled veterans' property tax exemption to include certain individuals with a close personal relationship to the deceased veteran. To qualify, the person must have shared a common residence with the deceased veteran for at least three consecutive years immediately preceding the veteran's death, been jointly responsible with the veteran for each other's common welfare, and meet other specific criteria. The bill requires the claimant to submit an affidavit and documentation to support the claim.