HB 5367 Summary

• Expands veteran status definition to include service members with qualifying conditions (PTSD, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, or other-than-honorable discharge based on sexual orientation/gender identity) and adds Afghanistan (2001-2021) and Iraq (2003-2011, 2014-2021) to recognized war periods.

• Establishes special motor vehicle registration plates for veterans and armed forces members who received campaign medals, with design consultation from the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and fees covering full production costs.

• Creates a five-member Qualifying Review Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs to review and approve applications from veterans claiming qualifying conditions for veteran status benefits.

• Authorizes municipalities to grant property tax exemptions equal to 10% of assessed value for veterans with federal adjusted gross income of $50,100 or less on owner-occupied primary residences, with biennial filing requirements after initial approval.

• Establishes a task force to evaluate state veterans property tax exemptions and relief programs, make recommendations for improvements, and identify municipalities offering local veterans property tax relief, with findings due by January 1, 2023.