NY A02878

Expands the definition of "veteran" under New York's real property tax law to include individuals who served in active military, naval, or air service for more than 185 days and received a 60 percent or greater disability rating from the Veterans Administration or Department of Defense

Maintains existing veteran categories including those who served during wartime, recipients of specific military expeditionary medals, merchant seamen during World War II, civilian employees of designated organizations, and reserve component members with honorable discharges

Applies the expanded exemption to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on or after August 30, 2008

Takes effect immediately upon enactment