WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

S 7192

Establishes a property tax exemption for police officers who serve in the state of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

Creates a New York property tax exemption for police officers serving in the state, reducing eligible officers' property tax burden.

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · S 7192

Summary of New York Senate Bill S 7192

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: S 7192
  • Title: Establishes a property tax exemption for police officers who serve in the state of New York
  • Status: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
  • Introduced: April 3, 2025
  • Sponsor (primary): Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
  • Legislative Actions: On April 3, 2025, the bill was referred to the Local Government committee (listed twice in the record)

Purpose and Intent

The bill would create a property tax exemption for police officers who serve in the State of New York. The stated aim appears to be to provide tax relief to officers, presumably to acknowledge public service and potentially improve recruitment and retention. The available information does not include the full text, so the precise intent language, scope, and limitations are not specified here.

Key Provisions (as of the available information)

  • Establishment of a property tax exemption for police officers serving in New York.
  • Details such as eligibility criteria, exempt value or percent, duration, affected property (primary residence vs. other properties), application procedures, and administration are not provided in the summary.
  • No sunset or renewal provisions are listed in the provided information.

Note: The exact mechanics would be in the bill’s text. If enacted, typical provisions in similar exemptions might address eligibility (active-duty or employed status), exemption amount, residency requirements, how the exemption interacts with other exemptions, and how local assessors administer and verify qualifications.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiaries: Police officers who serve in New York (potentially active-duty officers or certain categories of sworn officers, depending on the bill’s text).
  • Local governments and assessors: Would administer and apply the exemption; may affect property tax revenues and budgeting at the local level.
  • Property taxpayers: Could experience changes in tax liability if the exemption reduces the taxable value of eligible residences.
  • School districts and municipalities: Potentially impacted due to changes in local property tax receipts.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill is currently in committee: Local Government.
  • Being in the Local Government committee typically precedes consideration by the full Senate and, if advanced, the Assembly.
  • No specific fiscal notes, effective dates, or full implementation timetable are available in the provided information.

Additional Notes

  • The summary does not include the bill’s exact text, so specifics on eligibility, exemption size, duration, and administrative processes are not known here.
  • If you need a detailed, provision-by-provision analysis, please provide the bill’s text or a link to the published version. I can then extract exact requirements, timelines, and fiscal implications.

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

Sign in to ask a question.