Bill Status of SB 1981   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Willie Preston

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/6/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Property Tax Relief Act. Provides that any individual whose household is liable for payment of property taxes accrued or has paid rent constituting property taxes accrued and is domiciled in this State at the time he or she files his or her claim is entitled to claim a grant under the Act to be administered by the Department of Revenue. Provides that for 2025 claim year applications submitted during calendar year 2026, a household must have an annual household income of less than the State median adjusted gross income. Provides that for taxable years 2025 and thereafter, an eligible residence must have an assessed market value of less than $350,000. Provides that except as otherwise provided under the Act, the maximum grant amount which a claimant is entitled to claim not to exceed $5,000. Sets forth the grant amount for eligible households that receive cash assistance from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services or the Department of Human Services. Contains provisions concerning the effect joint ownership of a single residence or ownership of multiple residences has on the calculation of the grant amount. Sets forth the procedure to file a grant claim. Contains provisions concerning supporting documents the Department of Revenue may require claimants to submit to verify eligibility for a grant; the payment and denial of claims; claimants' records; rules of confidentiality; penalties for filing a fraudulent claim; and Department rules.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
  2/6/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/6/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

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