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A 10219

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 Josh Jensen

directs a study to assess feasibility of amending property tax revisions for seniors in special districts, guiding potential tax changes if feasible.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 10219

Bill Summary: A 10219 (2025-2026) – New York

Overview

  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Josh Jensen
  • Status: Referred to Real Property Taxation (as of 2026-02-12)

Purpose and Intent

The bill directs the State Board of Real Property Tax Services (SBRPTS) to undertake a study to evaluate whether changes (amendments) to property tax revisions should be made for senior citizens who reside within special districts. The goal is to determine the feasibility of such amendments, potentially informing adjustments to how property taxes are calculated or applied for senior residents in these districts.

Key Provisions

  • Mandated Study: Requires SBRPTS to conduct a formal study. The bill does not itself enact tax changes but initiates an evaluation process to assess what amendments might be appropriate.
  • Scope of Study (as implied by language):
    • Feasibility of amending property tax revisions for seniors in special districts.
    • Consideration of implications, administrative practicality, and potential impacts on revenues, taxpayers, and local governments.
  • Stakeholders and Data (likely elements): While not explicitly enumerated in the summary, typical elements would include:
    • Analysis of current property tax revisions affecting seniors and special districts.
    • Evaluation of eligibility criteria, benefits, and any differential treatment for senior citizens.
    • Administrative processes for implementing revisions if amendments are deemed feasible.
    • Financial impact on senior homeowners, special district constituents, and local government budgets.

Affected Parties

  • Senior Citizens: Residents aged 65+ (or other age benchmarks used in NY property tax policy) living within special districts who might be eligible for revised tax provisions.
  • Property Owners in Special Districts: Households within special districts that levy property taxes for district-specific services (e.g., fire, lighting, improvement districts, etc.).
  • Local Governments and Special Districts: Entities that administer property tax revisions and rely on district-level revenue decisions.
  • State Board of Real Property Tax Services (SBRPTS): Responsible for conducting the mandated study and reporting findings.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current Stage: Bill has been referred to the Committee on Real Property Taxation.
  • Next Steps: The committee would review and potentially approve the bill, after which SBRPTS would undertake the mandated study. The bill’s timeline for completion of the study and any subsequent proposed amendments would be determined by the bill language and committee action, and ultimately by the legislative process (passage by both houses and gubernatorial action, if applicable).

Potential Impact (If Feasible Amendments Are Identified)

  • Policy Impact: The study could lead to proposed amendments to how property taxes are assessed or revised for seniors in special districts, potentially affecting tax burdens and discount/ exemption structures.
  • Administrative Impact: May require adjustments to how districts collect taxes and how SBRPTS administers or implements revised revisions.
  • Fiscal Impact: Could influence revenue for special districts and local governments, depending on the balance of tax relief versus revenue needs.

This summary focuses on the substantive purpose, provisions, and potential effects based on the bill’s title and action history. If the bill text is released, a more detailed analysis of specific language (eligibility criteria, exemption parameters, timelines, and reporting requirements) can be provided.

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

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