S 271 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Defines film zone and excludes the film zone from the additional empire state film production credit

This bill defines a "film zone" as a 25-mile radius around Columbus Circle in Manhattan and excludes this area from eligibility for the Empire State Film Production Credit. It directly affects film productions in Manhattan that would otherwise qualify for the credit, as they can no longer claim the tax benefit for activities within this defined zone. The credit remains available for productions in specified upstate counties and areas outside the film zone, provided they meet budget and location requirements (e.g., $500,000 minimum budget, principal photography in eligible counties). The bill amends tax law to clarify these geographic boundaries for the credit program.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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