The Facts

SB 296 proposes a significantly expanded property tax exemption for disabled veterans in California. As of this writing it remains in the Assembly Appropriations suspense file — a holding stage where bills wait on fiscal review. Bills in suspense frequently stall for a full session or die there.

What It Means For You

Nothing changes today. County assessors are still applying the existing exemption amounts, and filing as if the new bill passed can delay or invalidate your claim. Our California exemption page tracks the current rules and will be updated the day the law changes.