S 7335 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to enhanced eligibility requirements of STAR

This bill amends New York's STAR program to adjust how senior citizens' income is calculated for property tax exemption eligibility. It allows seniors who experience income decreases due to retirement or the death of a spouse to use their next year's income tax return (instead of the current year's) to determine eligibility for the enhanced exemption. To qualify, seniors must file their next year's tax return or provide income documentation to the local assessor by the tax deadline. This change directly affects seniors facing reduced income from retirement or bereavement, ensuring they maintain eligibility during the transition period.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action May 20, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025 · Assembly May 20, 2026

How they voted

580
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 10, 2025
D Democratic41
37 Yea 4
90% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
3
Committee
7
May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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