A 10429 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides a sales tax exemption to any admission charge for a comedy performance

This bill removes sales tax from admission fees for comedy shows, including both scripted and unscripted stand-up performances. It applies to theaters, opera houses, and other venues hosting live comedy acts, as well as cabarets and similar establishments that charge a separate fee for comedic entertainment. The exemption covers both traditional dramatic venues and places that serve food or merchandise alongside comedy performances, provided the admission charge is distinct from food or merchandise sales. The changes will take effect at the start of the next sales tax quarter after the law is enacted, with a minimum 60-day waiting period.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026 · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

600
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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