Florida enforces a similar law against half-year residents.
While I've claimed this relief without question for 15+ years, a notice was returned to our County's tax collector, who demanded proof of eligibility. As a result, I was asked to present proof (within 30 days) by maybe eight different records--including one I don't understand (and which may not apply).
Of course, I
would get a medical procedure--with two weeks of hospitalization--that same month!