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A 7486

Exempts certain dry cleaning equipment or machinery certified by the department of environmental conservation from sales and use taxes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Braunstein

Exempts DEC-certified dry cleaning equipment from state sales and use taxes, encouraging modernization and better environmental compliance for dry cleaners.

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Bill Summary · A 7486

Summary of New York Bill A 7486

Overview

Bill A 7486 would provide a sales and use tax exemption for certain dry cleaning equipment or machinery that has certification from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Ways and Means Committee on March 28, 2025. The primary sponsor is Edward Braunstein.

What the bill would do

  • Establishes a state sales and use tax exemption for designated dry cleaning equipment or machinery.
  • The exemption applies only to equipment that has DEC certification, as specified by the bill.

Scope and definitions (as provided)

  • Covered items: certain equipment or machinery used in dry cleaning operations.
  • Certification: items must be certified by the New York DEC to qualify for the exemption.
  • Tax type: the exemption targets state sales and use taxes.

Note: The specific definitions, eligible equipment types, certification criteria, and any limits (e.g., cap on exemption, applicability to initial purchases versus replacements, or applicability to leases) are not detailed in the provided information. The exact language in the bill would determine these particulars.

Who would be affected

  • Dry cleaning businesses and operators purchasing certified equipment.
  • Equipment manufacturers and suppliers of DEC-certified dry cleaning machinery.
  • Potentially,DEC would play a role in certifying qualifying equipment if the bill requires ongoing verification.

Fiscal and policy considerations

  • Revenue impact: The exemption would reduce state sales and use tax collections on qualifying purchases, with an amount dependent on the scope of eligible equipment and adoption rate by the industry.
  • Environmental/operational impact: By incentivizing the purchase of DEC-certified equipment, the bill could promote environmental compliance and modernization of dry cleaning operations.
  • Administrative considerations: The DEC certification process and the administration of the exemption (verification, record-keeping, etc.) would be key implementation components.

Procedural history

  • Introduced: March 28, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Ways and Means (committee review to assess fiscal impact and policy details).
  • Legislative actions recorded: 2025-03-28 — REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS (duplicative entry noted).

Related and companion measures

  • Related NYA bills: A 6914, A 565, A 495, A 8429 (prior-session connections).
  • Companion: S 4032 (listed as a companion bill).

Notes for readers

  • The summary reflects only the information provided. The full bill text would specify eligibility criteria, definitions, effective date, duration of the exemption (if any), and any sunset provisions or administrative rules.

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

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