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Committee forwards local law to create up to 50% tax exemption for surviving spouses of police killed in line of duty
Summary
A proposed local law (Tentative Local Law No. 4, 2026) would enact a real property tax exemption up to 50% for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty under Real Property Tax Law §471; the committee voted to present the local law for further action.
Larry Roach presented a proposed local law to provide a real property tax exemption of up to 50% for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, citing Real Property Tax Law §471 as the statutory authority. The committee voted to present Tentative Local Law No. 4 for 2026; a formal resolution is required to enact the change.
"Presenting Local Law Tentatively No. Four for the Year 2026, enacting a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty," Mr. Hanna moved, and Mr. Van Etten seconded. The motion carried 4-0.
The committee did not specify effective dates or an implementation schedule at the meeting; staff indicated a resolution will follow to formalize the local law and any eligibility or administrative procedures.
