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HB3808Introduced in the House

PROP TX-CIRCUIT BREAKER

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Introduced by Justin Slaughter, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act. Provides that an individual who: (i) is domiciled in this State; (ii) is eligible for and receives either the general homestead exemption the general alternative homestead exemption; (iii) has experienced property tax bill spikes; and (iv) has an income that meets a specified income eligibility limitation is eligible for a grant of a portion of their bill spike. Provides that the maximum amount of grant to which a claimant is entitled is the one-half of the claimant's tax bill spike. Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Fund for the purpose of making grants to claimants. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 21, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  3. First Reading

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  13. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  14. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  16. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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