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HB 52

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: passed_upper. Latest action: April 2, 2026.

Ad valorem tax; qualified disabled veterans; extend homestead exemption to unremarried surviving spouses or minor children.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-52
Session 1033
Status passed_upper
Committee Ways & Means | Finance
House passed_upper 2026-04-02
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homestead exemption by qualified disabled veteran, filing requirements, periodic substantiation of eligibility, persons eligible without application, and retroactive award, so as to extend a homestead exemption for unremarried surviving spouses or minor children of a disabled veteran to include any future homestead; to clarify language; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Rice, Carmen
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-02 Status passed_upper
2026-04-02 Latest Action Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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