Local law · Int 0725-2026
Authorizing a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would provide an exemption from real property taxes for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Real property owned by a surviving spouse and constituting the primary residence of such spouse would be exempt up to 50% of the assessed valuation of the property. The exemption would be available beginning July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Finance
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
- Republican1
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Full history
- Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 10, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Finance
NYC Council