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A 6819

Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to conduct a study of assessments, fees and tax rates, and associated policies of the state of New York relating to providers of telecommunications services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Woerner

Directs the NY Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to study telecom providers' assessments, fees, tax rates, and related policies to evaluate fairness and potential reforms.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 6819

Legislative Bill Summary: A 6819

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 6819
  • Title / Purpose: Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to conduct a study of assessments, fees and tax rates, and associated policies of the State of New York relating to providers of telecommunications services.
  • Sponsor: Carrie Woerner (primary)
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Related Bills: A 5046 (prior-session)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to examine how New York’s tax-related obligations—specifically assessments, fees, tax rates, and related policies—affect providers of telecommunications services within the state.
  • By directing a formal study, the bill intends to assess whether current tax and policy frameworks are appropriate, competitive, and fair for telecom providers, and to identify potential areas for reform or improvement.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Directive to Study: The bill requires the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to conduct a comprehensive study of:
    • Assessments levied on telecommunications providers
    • Fees imposed on telecommunications providers
    • Tax rates applicable to telecommunications services
    • Associated state policies impacting providers of telecommunications services
  • The text provided does not specify additional requirements such as the study’s methodology, scope limitations, deliverables (e.g., a final report), or a deadline for completion.

Scope and Affected Parties

  • Subjects of the Study: Providers of telecommunications services operating in New York State.
  • State Actors: Department of Taxation and Finance (as the agency to conduct the study).
  • Indirectly, consumers and the broader business environment may be affected if study findings lead to policy reforms.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current Stage: Referral to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; no further action or deadline provided in the available information.
  • Timeline Notes: No explicit timetable for completion or reporting is included in the summary provided.
  • The presence of two identical “referral” entries on the same date in the record is noted, but no additional procedural details are given.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Policy Implications: If the study identifies areas where assessments, fees, or tax rates are burdensome or misaligned with other sectors, it could inform future legislative or administrative reforms affecting telecommunication providers.
  • Economic Effects: Depending on findings and subsequent actions, there could be changes to the cost of doing business for telecom providers in New York, potentially influencing investment, pricing, or service provision.
  • Timeline for Action: Any substantive changes would require further legislative steps beyond the study directive (e.g., committee action, floor votes, and potential gubernatorial approval).

Additional Context

  • The bill references a related bill from a prior session (A 5046), indicating ongoing legislative interest in state tax and policy treatment of telecommunications providers. Access to the full text would clarify the study’s intended deliverables, methodology, and reporting requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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