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MS SB2730

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that veterans must have a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability to qualify for homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes, rather than the previous broader "totally disabled" language

  • Amends Sections 27-33-3 and 27-33-67 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to specify the disability standard for veteran homestead exemptions

  • Veterans with qualifying disabilities are exempt from all ad valorem taxes, including forest acreage taxes, on homesteads up to $7,500 in assessed value

  • Property owned jointly by spouses or in fee simple by either spouse qualifies for full exemption if either spouse meets the disability requirement

  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Homestead exemption; veterans exemption is based on 100% service-connected disability.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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