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B 26-0010 — Spousal Homestead Exemption Amendment Act of 2025 (now known as "Veteran Spouse Homestead Deduction Amendment Act of 2025")

Last action — Law L26-0083, Effective from Feb 03, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 002673

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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2025. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

60 added · 60 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated bill allows not only disabled veterans but also their surviving spouses or domestic partners to claim a homestead deduction. This change ensures that financial support is extended to families of disabled veterans who have passed away, giving them some relief regarding property taxes. This amendment recognizes the sacrifices made by both veterans and their families, making it easier for them to maintain their homes.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 26-10 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 8 ____________________ To amend section 47-850(a-2) of the District of Columbia Official Code to provide that a surviving spouse or domestic partner of a veteran may claim the disabled veterans homestead deduction.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT ____________________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ____________________ To amend section 47-850 of the District of Columbia Official Code to allow a surviving spouse or domestic partner of a disabled veteran to claim the disabled veteran’s homestead deduction.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (3) Subparagraph (B) is amended by striking the word “Veteran’s” and inserting the phrase “Veteran’s or eligible spouse’s” in its place.
(3) Subparagraph (B) is amended by striking the word “Veteran’s” and inserting the phrase “Veteran’s or eligible spouse’s” in its place.
Upon the filing of an application by an eligible spouse pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the District of Columbia Office of Veterans Affairs shall certify to the Office of Tax and Revenue that the deceased veteran met the disability requirements for the deduction provided pursuant to this subsection at the time of the veteran’s death.” in its place.
Upon the filing of an application by an eligible spouse ENROLLED ORIGINAL pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the District of Columbia Office of Veterans Affairs shall certify to the Office of Tax and Revenue that the deceased veteran met the disability requirements for the deduction provided pursuant to this subsection at the time of the veteran’s death.” in its place.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Sec.
Sec.
Applicability This act shall apply as of October 1, 2025.
Applicability.
This act shall apply as of October 1, 2025.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the ENROLLED ORIGINAL Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
Official Code § 1).
Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)).
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 3
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Action History

  1. Law L26-0083, Effective from Feb 03, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 002673

  2. Transmitted to Congress

  3. Act A26-0200 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 013479

  4. Returned from Mayor

  5. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0200

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Dec 02, 2025

  7. Final Reading, CC

  8. First Reading, CC

  9. Committee Mark-up of B26-0010 by the Business and Economic Development Committee

  10. Public Hearing on B26-0010 View Public Hearing Record

  11. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  12. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Business and Economic Development

  13. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0010 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  14. Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development

  15. B26-0010 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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First Reading, CC

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Subjects

housing veterans
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Who sponsors B 26-0010?
B 26-0010 is sponsored by Brianne K. Nadeau.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2025. Enacted.
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