HB 7100 Summary

• Designates American Legion records related to the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund as public records subject to Freedom of Information Act disclosure, with the State Treasurer serving as custodian and public agency for requests.

• Protects personal information of fund donors and aid applicants/recipients from disclosure except for fund administration, assisting with other aid programs, or complying with court orders.

• Increases income limits for disabled veterans (100% disability rating) seeking enhanced property tax exemptions from $21,000/$18,000 to $24,000/$21,000 for married and unmarried persons respectively, effective October 1, 2017.

• Allows municipalities to provide a new optional property tax exemption for veterans ineligible for existing exemptions, with exemptions up to $5,000 or 5% of assessed value based on qualifying income limits set by each municipality.

• Establishes application and verification procedures for veteran property tax exemptions, including required military discharge documentation and biennial filing requirements, with assessors maintaining certified lists of eligible veterans.