HB1659 Relative to local property tax exemptions for veterans with a 100 percent disability rating.
Relative to local property tax exemptions for veterans with a 100 percent disability rating.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Significant property tax relief for the most severely disabled veterans, many of whom live on fixed disability income.
Your Community
Honors the sacrifice of completely disabled veterans and helps them remain in their homes and communities.
Your Freedom
Tax exemption supports veterans' financial independence without affecting others' freedoms.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 17
Sponsor
Ron Dunn (R)
The Short Version
Would provide local property tax exemptions for veterans with 100% disability ratings. These severely disabled veterans often have limited income and high medical expenses, making property tax relief particularly meaningful.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ 100% disabled veterans and their families
- ▲ Veterans service organizations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Other property taxpayers who absorb the shifted tax burden
- ▼ Municipalities with significant veteran populations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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