Relates to benefits for the surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty

Summary

The bill adds a new section to New York’s real property tax law that lets a surviving spouse of a line‑of‑duty firefighter claim a half‑value exemption on their primary home, after a local government adopts a supporting law or resolution. It defines who qualifies as a firefighter, extends the exemption to property held in trust, and sets up guidelines for cooperatives and documentation. The measure aims to ease the financial burden on families who have lost a firefighter.

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