SB8Introduced in the Senate
Real property tax; exemption surviving spouses of members of armed forces who died in line of duty.
Introduced by Bill DeSteph, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Real property tax exemption; surviving spouses of members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty. Authorizes localities to provide, for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2026, up to a total exemption from real property taxes for dwellings owned by surviving spouses of members of the armed forces that are situated on property zoned as single family residential. Under current law, a total exemption is only allowed for such dwellings with assessed values in the most recently ended tax year that are not in excess of the average assessed value for such year of a dwelling situated on property that is zoned as single family residential.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N)
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N) · January 28, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | Absent |
| Jeremy McPike | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100576D
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/14/2026 8:23 pm)
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N)
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