Peach Tree Times

House Bill 52, aimed at updating homestead exemptions for qualified disabled veterans, successfully passed out of the Georgia House on March 6, 2025. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Carmen Rice from Columbus.

Rep. Rice expressed her gratitude to her colleagues in the Georgia House of Representatives for their support. She stated, “I am grateful for the support of my colleagues in the Georgia House of Representatives in advancing this much-needed legislation that will provide significant benefits to Georgia’s disabled veterans and their families.” She emphasized the importance of the bill by adding, “House Bill 52 represents an important step in ensuring that the brave men and women who have made tremendous sacrifices for our country, along with their families, receive the ongoing support they rightfully deserve. Homestead exemptions like this are vital in ensuring our veterans and their loved ones continue to receive the respect, resources and recognition they’ve earned.”

The proposed legislation would allow an un-remarried surviving spouse or minor children of a disabled veteran to continue receiving homestead exemptions even if they relocate to another county within Georgia. The bill is now set for consideration in the Senate. If it passes there, it will require approval from Georgia voters during the November 2026 general election.