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Panel advances bill to ease verification for seniors in property-tax program
Summary
House Bill 1380 would let some residents age 80 or older skip annual income re‑verification after five consecutive years in a program, aiming to reduce administrative burden; committee approved the amended bill and sent it to Calendar and Rules.
Representative Harris carried House Bill 1380 (amendment 16,907) on behalf of the State Trustees Association and the County Officials Association of Tennessee, saying the bill seeks to reduce administrative burden for homeowners aged 80 and older who have participated in the relevant tax program for five consecutive years without income changes.
"This bill aims to simplify the process for eligible individuals," the sponsor said, adding the amendment clarifies that the exemption applies only after five consecutive years of participation and does not remove other program requirements. Committee members asked about life estates and transfers; the sponsor and other members said verification occurs at local trustee offices and with the state to prevent improper claims. The committee voted to forward the bill to Calendar and Rules (16 ayes, 3 nos, 1 present).
