Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6059: Relates to creating tax parity by imposing an eight and one-half percent tax on all combative sport event ticket sales

This bill imposes an 8.5% tax on ticket sales for all combative sports events in New York, including boxing, wrestling, and similar matches, with a $50,000 maximum tax per event. It also applies the same 8.5% tax to broadcasting and digital streaming revenue from these events, capped at $50,000 per event. The tax applies to both traditional combative sports (like boxing) and other authorized combative sports events held in the state. Event organizers and venues hosting these events will directly pay this tax on ticket sales and media rights revenue. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 8.5% tax on combative sports ticket sales and streaming revenue, generating state tax revenue for budget purposes.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6337: Authorizes the county of Rockland to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill authorizes Rockland County to impose two additional sales tax rates: a 0.625% rate (5/8 of 1%) from March 2022 through November 2027, and a 0.375% rate (3/8 of 1%) from March 2027 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Rockland County who pay sales tax, as well as towns and villages within the county that receive allocated tax revenue. The law requires the county to distribute 20% of the first tax's revenue to towns/villages based on population, and 16.67% (2027) and 33.33% (2028-2027) of the second tax's revenue to towns/villages with police departments based on full-time police officers - funds cannot be used for police salaries. The bill specifies these tax rates and revenue distribution mechanisms until November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes additional county sales taxes (0.625% and 0.375%) to fund local services through revenue distribution to towns/villages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2175: Exempts low-emission and energy efficient vehicles from retail sales and compensating use taxes

S 2175 exempts EPA-certified low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles from New York's retail sales tax and compensating use tax. This directly affects buyers of qualifying electric, hybrid, or other ultra-low-emission vehicles (defined by EPA certification or a 9+ score on pollution and greenhouse gas ratings). The exemption is funded by offsetting tax revenue losses with proceeds from emissions allowance auctions, capped at $27 million annually. The law takes effect in the first sales tax quarter after enactment and expires December 31, 2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts qualifying vehicles from sales tax funded by emissions auction proceeds ($27M cap), maintaining budget neutrality through offsetting revenue - fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts EPA-certified low-emission vehicles from sales taxes to promote adoption, funded by emissions auctions aligning with clean energy incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts EPA-certified low-emission vehicles from taxes to promote cleaner transportation, funded by emissions auctions, directly reducing vehicle pollution and supporting environmental goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts EPA-certified low-emission vehicles from sales tax to promote sustainable transportation adoption, aligning with indicators of funding and advancing eco-friendly vehicle policies.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 7641: Designates revenue collected by the opioid excise tax for the New York state drug treatment and public education fund

Senate Bill S 7641 designates where revenue from the existing opioid excise tax in New York State will be allocated. It specifies that all taxes, interest, and penalties collected from this tax, after accounting for any refunds, will be deposited into the New York State Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund. This mechanism ensures that funds generated by the opioid excise tax are directly used to support drug treatment and public education initiatives throughout the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs existing opioid tax revenue to fund drug treatment and public education programs, advancing public service funding through fiscal allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates opioid tax revenue to fund drug treatment and public education initiatives, directly increasing healthcare funding for substance abuse treatment programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 4, 2026

A 313: Establishes a sales tax exemption for energy storage

This bill creates a sales tax exemption for commercial energy storage systems. It directly affects businesses installing or using equipment that stores electricity for later use in non-residential buildings (like offices, factories, or warehouses) to provide heating, cooling, hot water, or electricity. The key provision exempts the retail sale and installation costs of this equipment, as well as electricity sales from businesses that own and install such systems on a customer's non-residential property under specific written agreements. The exemption applies to both the equipment itself and the electricity generated by it, aligning with existing tax law definitions for similar energy storage systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption for commercial energy storage systems, providing direct tax relief to businesses installing such equipment.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts sales tax on commercial energy storage systems, reducing costs for businesses and promoting renewable energy infrastructure adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax exemption for commercial energy storage systems promotes clean energy adoption by incentivizing installation, supporting renewable integration and reducing fossil fuel reliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Energy Storage

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7417: Eliminates state sales and compensating use tax on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes; establishes various exemptions from sales and use tax

Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; establishes various exemptions from New York's sales and use tax; provides for a sales tax exemption for housekeeping supplies and for ready-to-eat foods.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates state sales taxes on motor fuels and essential items, providing direct tax relief which alignates with support indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2108: Exempts baby bottles and bottle nipples from sales and compensating use tax

This bill exempts baby bottles and bottle nipples from sales and use taxes. It directly affects parents and caregivers who purchase these items, removing a tax obligation on essential baby products. The key provision adds a specific tax exemption category to the tax law, defining "baby bottle" as a bottle with a nipple for feeding infants and "bottle nipple" as the flexible feeding part. This change means these items will no longer be subject to state sales or use tax when purchased. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on tax treatment, with no other policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential baby products from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for lower-income families purchasing necessities.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4764: Repeals the excise tax on medical cannabis and the medical cannabis trust fund

This bill (A 4764) eliminates two existing provisions: the excise tax on medical cannabis sales and the medical cannabis trust fund (a dedicated funding program). It directly affects medical cannabis businesses and patients by removing the tax they pay and ending the dedicated funding stream. The bill repeals specific sections of the tax law (Section 490) and state finance law (Section 89-h), taking effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals excise tax on medical cannabis, providing tax relief and eliminating dedicated funding for the trust fund.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals medical cannabis trust fund, defunding dedicated healthcare program; aligns with 'oppose' criteria of defunding public health initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

A 6408: Relates to extending the authorization for Ontario county to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Ontario County's existing authority to impose additional local sales and use taxes until 2027. It specifically authorizes two tax rate increases: a one-eighth percent rate (for the period ending November 2027) and a combined three-eighths percent rate (also ending November 2027), both added to the county's base tax rate. The extension applies to taxes levied within Ontario County for local government funding. The bill modifies existing tax law to maintain these specific rate structures beyond their previous expiration date. This is a procedural extension of current tax authority, not a new tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county tax authority for local government funding, maintaining current tax structures without new revenue or cuts, directly supporting fiscal management of local budgets.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2025

A 6483: Extends the authorization of the county of Tioga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Tioga County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax on top of existing rates, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Tioga County who pay sales tax, as the county may continue using this tax to fund local services. The bill amends existing tax law to update the expiration date of this specific tax authorization, maintaining the current 1% rate for the new period. This is a straightforward extension of an existing tax policy with no new requirements or changes to the tax rate itself.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing sales tax authorization for local services, maintaining current 1% rate without new revenue impact to fund county services.92% confidence

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