Homestead Exemptions - As enacted, adds a child who is 18 or older and has a developmental or intellectual disability to whom the homestead exemption extends upon the death of the head of the household. - Amends TCA Title 26; Title 30; Title 33 and Title 52.

Summary

The bill changes state law so that when the head of a family dies, the homestead exemption can pass to a surviving spouse, a minor child, or an adult child (18 or older) who has a developmental or intellectual disability, as long as they live in the home. It also defines those disabilities, updates related statutes, and provides a $35,000 cash or property alternative if the property cannot be set aside. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.

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