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Utah law provides a property tax exemption for disabled veterans and for surviving spouses and children of veterans killed or who died in the line of duty, but the rules around how often claimants must reapply have been unclear. This bill clarifies that eligible veterans and their family members only need to apply once for the exemption, and that counties cannot require them to reapply unless something material changes — such as a shift in the veteran's disability rating, a change in home ownership or occupancy, or a different person taking over the claim. Counties also cannot demand updated proof of disability after a valid statement is already on file, unless the disability percentage has changed or a new claimant is filing. Disabled veterans and surviving family members who currently hold this exemption will face less administrative burden and fewer repeat paperwork requirements to keep their property tax relief in place.