FL H1009

Proposes a Florida constitutional amendment to authorize ad valorem (property) tax relief on homestead property for first responders who are totally and permanently disabled due to injuries sustained in the line of duty

Defines "first responder" as law enforcement officers, correctional officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or paramedics

Requires causal connection between disability and line-of-duty service to be proven rather than presumed; excludes chronic conditions or diseases unless the line-of-duty injury was the sole cause

Also extends existing ad valorem tax relief provisions to surviving spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty

Amendment takes effect January 1, 2017, if approved by voters at the general election