Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 3, 2026Result: passed
(61) (0) (0) (2)
Senate bill · S10170 (2025-26)
Directs the the state board of real property tax services to conduct a study on the feasibility of amending property tax revisions for senior citizens located…
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Directs the the state board of real property tax services to conduct a study on the feasibility of amending property tax revisions for senior citizens located in special districts
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Latest action Jun 3, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A10219, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Directs the state board of real property tax services conduct a study on the feasibility of amending property tax revisions for senior citizens located in special districts and provide a report for such study.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Directs the state board of real property tax services to conduct a study on the feasibility of amending property tax revisions for senior citi- zens located in special districts.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Local Government · New York State Senate
Also referred to Real Property Taxation · New York State Assembly.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Cordell Cleare says this is needed
Senior citizens living on fixed incomes are particularly vulnerable to rising property tax burdens, including assessments associated with special districts that may not adequately reflect their ability to pay. While existing property tax relief programs provide important support, they do not specifically address the unique impact of special district taxation on older homeowners, especially when it comes to raising prop- erty assessments and the static nature on their fixed income via retire- ment benefits, social security benefits, or other forms. This bill directs the State Board of Real Property Tax Services to study the feasibility of revising real property tax policies affecting senior citizens residing in special districts, with the goal of identifying equitable, data-driven strategies to reduce undue tax burdens while maintaining fairness within these districts. The study will provide the Legislature with the information necessary to evaluate potential reforms that protect seniors, promote tax equity, and ensure long-term fiscal responsibility.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentMay 19, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 3, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 3, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
NY Assembly
- May 21, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 20, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
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- May 19, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1255
1ST REPORT CAL.1255
NY Senate
- May 4, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
NY Assembly