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HB 2638·WA·house

Creating a property tax exemption for surviving spouses or domestic partners of officers and firefighters who have died from duty-related injury or disease.

IntroducedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Paul
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First reading, referred to Finance.

Jan 22, 2026

Summary

The bill lets the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a state or local officer or firefighter who died from a work‑related injury or disease receive a property tax break on their home. The amount of the exemption is based on the survivor’s combined disposable income and the assessed value of the residence. It is intended to lessen the financial burden on families after such a loss.

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