Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5932: Establishes the elderly abuse protective act to protect persons 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse and deprivation; appropriation

Enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation; requires reports to the commissioner of the office of children and family services of the possible necessity for protective services; specifies action by such commissioner upon receiving such report including evaluation, right of entry, and furnishing of protective services; specifies the authority of the office of children and family services with respect thereto and requires assistance of other agencies in the implementation thereof; provides for judicial and review action against caretakers who abuse elderly; creates statewide central register of elderly abuse; appropriates $600,000 to the office of children and family services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes an appropriation to fund the Elderly Abuse Protective Act, allocating state resources for essential elder care services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 6733: Imposes a fee for certain convictions to benefit animal shelters and establishes the animal offenses assistance fund

This bill adds a $5 fee to the fines for certain convictions (felonies, misdemeanors, and violations) in New York State. The fee is collected at sentencing and deposited into the new "animal offenses assistance fund." Funds from this account will be distributed by the Agriculture Department to public or nonprofit animal shelters that care for animals seized due to abuse or neglect under state law. The money specifically covers shelter costs like food, veterinary care, and housing for these animals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes $5 fee on convictions, directs funds to animal shelters via new revenue stream, supporting public service funding within budget/tax framework.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 5445: Extends the village of Woodbury's authority to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill extends the Village of Woodbury's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years. It amends the expiration date of the current tax law, which was set to end in 2027, to now expire in 2029. The extension directly affects hotels and motels operating within Woodbury, allowing them to continue paying this local tax without change to the rate or collection process. The bill was passed by both legislative chambers and signed into law on August 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing hotel/motel tax authority, maintaining current revenue stream for Woodbury's budget without rate changes or new funding provisions.92% confidence

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 3480: Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by active auxiliary police officers in local law enforcement agencies in certain counties

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by active auxiliary police officers in local law enforcement agencies in certain counties having a population of more than three hundred thirty-eight thousand and less than three hundred forty thousand, determined in accordance with the latest federal decennial census.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for auxiliary police officers, a form of tax relief for a public safety group, directly addressing taxation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3495: Establishes a tax credit for certain volunteers who provide at least twenty-five hours of service during the year

Establishes a tax credit for certain volunteers at 501(c)(3) organizations or organizations affiliated with NY Cares or NY Service who provide at least twenty-five hours of service during the year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit reducing tax burden for volunteers, aligning with tax relief support indicators for middle-income individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5772: Relates to certain real property tax exemptions for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts

Eliminates the real property tax exemption for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts developed through industrial development agencies in certain counties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates tax exemption for fire districts, closing a tax loophole and increasing government revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1891: Establishes the child victims act fund; appropriation

Establishes the child victims act fund which provides grant awards in reimbursement to public school districts and voluntary foster care agencies located within the state who have been named as defendants in certain child sexual abuse legal cases and in which it can be demonstrated by the public school district or voluntary foster care agency that no insurance policy for the covered period can be located after a good-faith effort to do so has been made, there was a monetary judgment issued or settlement agreement with regard to such action and where it can be demonstrated by the public school district or voluntary foster care agency that payment in full of such judgment or settlement would put a substantial burden on the district's or agency's ability to execute its mission and negatively impact its existing student population.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new fund with state appropriation for reimbursements in child abuse cases, advancing fiscal management of public service support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5598: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions dealing with tax exemptions for rent regulated properties occupied by certain persons

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions dealing with tax exemptions for rent regulated properties occupied by senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemptions for seniors/disabled, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for vulnerable groups per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tax exemptions for rent-regulated properties occupied by seniors/disabled, preserving affordable housing units and supporting vulnerable tenants through sustained affordability mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5970: Establishes the Center for Autoimmune and Blood Disorder Research

Establishes the Center for Autoimmune and Blood Disorder Research; allows for collaboration among medical professionals to provide insights and approaches to understanding autoimmune and blood disorder diseases and improving treatment methods; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation (funding) for a research center, directly allocating government funds under budget & taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates and funds a research center for autoimmune/blood disorders to improve treatment methods, directly advancing healthcare through dedicated research funding and medical collaboration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6392: Provides an annual scholarship of $1000 for students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA who attend a New York state public postsecondary institution

Provides an annual scholarship of $1,000 for students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA who attend a New York state public postsecondary institution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds education scholarship program via state budget allocation, aligning with supporting public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $1000 annual scholarship for eligible students, directly funding higher education access and reducing financial barriers for public postsecondary education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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