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Pete Harckham

Sponsor · State Senator, District 40 · Democratic/Working Families

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Senate bill · S2291 (2025-26)

Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent

Latest action May 4, 2026

Summary

Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent to include living quarters constructed or reconstructed before the effective date of the section providing such exemption.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A8949, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Real Property Tax Law.

Committee

Housing, Construction And Community Development · New York State Senate

Also referred to Real Property Taxation · New York State Assembly.

Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateMay 4, 2026Result: passed

    (60) (0) (0) (3)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development

    Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentMar 18, 2026Result: passed

    (11) (0) (0) (0)

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateJun 11, 2025Result: passed

    (59) (0) (0) (4)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development

    Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentApr 28, 2025Result: passed

    (11) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Alicia Hyndman, Angelo Santabarbara and 5 more on Agora

  • Democratic5
  • Republican2
See the full list on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

The sponsor's argument

Why Pete Harckham says this is needed

In the face of increasing elder care costs and limited affordable hous- ing options for seniors, New York must promote solutions that allow families to care for aging parents and grandparents at home while alle- viating financial burdens on homeowners. States across the country have implemented similar policies to support multi-generational living, recognizing the value of keeping families together and providing care in familiar environments. These efforts have garnered support from advo- cates for seniors, homeowners, and community organizations because they offer a practical way to address the growing need for elder housing without placing additional strain on public resources. Living quarters for parents and grandparents sometimes called "in-law suites" or "granny flats" are secondary housing units created within or adjacent to a primary residence. These units provide independent living for seniors while allowing family members to be close by to assist with daily needs and healthcare. By expanding eligibility for tax exemptions to all such units, regardless of when they were built, this bill ensures that more families can benefit from financial relief while meeting the needs of their aging loved ones. PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:: New bill. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:: To be determined. EFFECTIVE DATE:: This act shall take effect immediately.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

  1. May 4, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    NY Senate

  2. May 4, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  3. May 4, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

    NY Assembly

  4. Mar 23, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    NY Senate

  5. Mar 19, 2026

    2ND Report CAL.

    2ND REPORT CAL.

    NY Senate

Show full history (12 earlier events)
  1. Mar 18, 2026

    1ST Report CAL.577

    1ST REPORT CAL.577

    NY Senate

  2. Jan 7, 2026

    Died in Assembly

    DIED IN ASSEMBLY

    NY Assembly

  3. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    NY Senate

  4. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

    NY Assembly

  5. Jul 16, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

    NY Assembly

  6. Jun 11, 2025

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    NY Senate

  7. Jun 11, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  8. Jun 11, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

    NY Assembly

  9. Apr 30, 2025

    Advanced to Third Reading

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    NY Senate

  10. Apr 29, 2025

    2ND Report CAL.

    2ND REPORT CAL.

    NY Senate

  11. Apr 28, 2025

    1ST Report CAL.694

    1ST REPORT CAL.694

    NY Senate

  12. Jan 16, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    NY Senate

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