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S 10170

Directs the the state board of real property tax services to conduct a study on the feasibility of amending property tax revisions for senior citizens located in special districts

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare and 1 co-sponsor

The bill directs a state study to evaluate whether amending property tax revisions for seniors in special districts is feasible.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · S 10170

Bill Summary – S 10170 (New York, 2025-2026)

Title

Directs the state board of real property tax services to conduct a study on the feasibility of amending property tax revisions for senior citizens located in special districts.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill requires a formal study by the State Board of Real Property Tax Services (SBRPTS) to evaluate whether amendments to property tax revision procedures are warranted for senior citizens residing within special districts.
  • The underlying aim is to assess potential changes that could ease or modify property tax assessments or revisions for eligible senior residents in special districts, balancing revenue needs of districts with relief for seniors.

Key Provisions

  • Mandated Study: SBRPTS must conduct a comprehensive study addressing the feasibility of amending property tax revision practices as they apply to senior citizens in special districts.
  • Topics the Study Likely Includes (as inferred by similar measures):
    • Current processes for issuing property tax revisions and how they interact with senior citizen relief programs.
    • Administrative and financial impact on local governments and special districts.
    • Potential eligibility criteria, the scope of relief, and any need for state-level policy changes.
    • Implementation timelines, cost estimates, and potential safeguards for equity and accuracy in assessments.
  • Reporting/Recommendations: The bill would typically require the study to culminate in findings and recommendations, potentially including proposed legislation or administrative changes if the study identifies viable options.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Senior Citizens in Special Districts: Primary beneficiaries, potentially including changes to how property tax revisions are calculated or applied for relief.
  • Special Districts: Local districts that levy property taxes (e.g., water, sewer, fire, transit) may experience changes in revision procedures or relief mechanisms.
  • Local Governments and Tax Assessors: Entities responsible for administering property tax assessments and revisions would implement any recommended changes.
  • State Board of Real Property Tax Services: Responsible for conducting the study and advising on feasible amendments.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Referred to Local Government (as of 2026-05-04).
  • The bill authorizes or directs a study rather than immediate statutory changes, implying a multi-stage process:
    • Initiation and conduct of the study by SBRPTS.
    • Compilation of findings and recommendations.
    • Possible introduction of follow-up legislation if the study supports change.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary co-sponsor: Rob Rolison
    • Co-sponsor: Cordell Cleare
  • The bill is positioned within the 2025-2026 session, indicating anticipated timelines for study completion and potential subsequent legislative action.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the bill’s stated direction to study feasibility; it does not specify concrete amendments or enacted relief at this stage.
  • Specific details (e.g., exact criteria for senior eligibility, the precise nature of “property tax revisions,” funding for the study, or anticipated implementation dates) are not provided in the available text and would be clarified in the bill’s full language or in subsequent committee materials and reporting.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a particular audience (e.g., policymakers, seniors in districts with special districts) or compare it to existing senior-relief programs in New York.

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

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