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GA HB632

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Bonner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands occupation tax, administrative fee, and regulatory fee exemptions for disabled veterans by including service during any "armed conflict" as defined in 38 C.F.R. Section 3.2 (as of January 1, 2025), rather than limiting eligibility to specific war periods

  • Increases the minimum disability threshold for peace-time veterans seeking the exemption from 25% to 30% disability incurred in the line of duty

  • Removes the requirement that applicants must prove they are not liable for state income taxes to qualify for the exemption

  • Establishes a standardized application process using Department of Veterans Service forms (VS Form 40-025 and VS Form 40-026), with certificates of eligibility valid for 10 years

  • Requires the commissioner of veterans service to issue exemption certificates, which veterans must file with their local county tax office for submission to the Secretary of State's Office

Legislative Description

Professions and businesses; clarify certain veterans' eligibility for exemption with regard to payment of occupation taxes, administrative fees, and regulatory fees

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security2/10/2026
Regulated Industries2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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