Relates to school tax relief exemption notification
This bill requires local assessors to mail written notices of approval for the STAR (School Tax Relief) exemption to homeowners within 30 days of approving their applications. It also mandates that the state commissioner mail eligibility notices for a separate tax credit program within 30 days of determining eligibility. Exceptions apply if approval occurs too close to tax bill issuance (within 30 days) or payment deadlines. The law directly affects homeowners who apply for STAR exemptions or the credit, ensuring they receive timely confirmation of their tax relief status.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 10, 2025
Last action Jun 2, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was amended to reflect its legislative history, including a recommitment to the Committee on Aging. The bill's title was shortened by removing 'the real property tax law,' and the operative text was consolidated by deleting redundant Section 2, leaving only one section that amends the tax law regarding school tax relief notifications.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing a reference to the 'real property tax law' from the title, and the text was streamlined by eliminating duplicate sections.
TECHNICAL
Removed the phrase 'and the real property tax law' from the bill title.
Deleted redundant Section 2, which repeated the exact same amendment to the tax law found in Section 1.
Added procedural text indicating the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Aging and subsequently discharged.
Floor votes · Senate May 19, 2026
How they voted
20–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 22
May 19, 2026
D
Democratic15
93% Yea
R
Republican7
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
May 19, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0-2)
senate
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8574A
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGING
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
upper
Nov 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Liu
DDemocratic
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