SB 272: Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older

GENERAL BILL by Bernard; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Sharief

Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older; Expanding the homestead exemption for persons 65 years and older to include a total exemption of homestead property from ad valorem taxation, other than for school district levies, for certain persons whose household income does not exceed a certain amount; authorizing the Department of Revenue to adopt emergency rules, etc.

Effective Date: On the effective date of the amendment to the State Constitution proposed by SJR 270 or a similar joint resolution having substantially the same specific intent and purpose, if such amendment to the State Constitution is approved at the next general election or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose

Last Action: 3/13/2026 Senate - Died in Finance and Tax

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Current Bill Version Posted: 10/23/2025 02:49 PM

Senate Committee References (3)
1. Finance and Tax (FT)
2. Appropriations (AP)
3. Rules (RC)

Related Bills (1)

Bill Number Subject Filed By Last Action and Location	Relationship Learn more about bill relationships
S 270 by Bernard Homestead Property Exemption for Persons Age 65 or Older Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Finance and Tax	Linked

Citations - Statute (2)

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196.075	Additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and older.	Page 1 (pdf)
196.082	Discounts for disabled veterans; surviving spouse carryover.	Page 7 (pdf)

Bill History

S = Senate, H = House

10/23/2025	S	• Filed
11/17/2025	S	• Referred to Finance and Tax; Appropriations; Rules
1/13/2026	S	• Introduced
3/13/2026	S	• Died in Finance and Tax

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