NY S01788

Expands the existing veterans' real property tax exemption to include veterans who served on submarines or classified missions during a period of war, as documented by military service records

Currently, the additional combat-related exemption (10% of assessed value, up to $8,000) requires documentation through campaign ribbons, service medals, or expeditionary medals

Veterans qualifying under the new criteria would receive the same exemption: up to 10% of assessed property value, capped at $8,000 or $8,000 multiplied by the state equalization rate, whichever is less

Recognizes that submarine service and classified missions may not result in traditional combat medals despite occurring during wartime conditions