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S 8170

Authorizes a tax abatement for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings for purposes of preserving habitability in affordable housing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Erik Bottcher and 2 co-sponsors

Extends deadlines in the tax abatement program for alterations of multiple-dwelling projects, helping owners and developers meet requirements and qualify for abatement.

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Bill Summary · S 8170

Summary of Bill S 8170 — Extends certain deadlines related to a tax abatement for alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings

Overview

Bill S 8170 would extend certain deadlines within a tax abatement program that applies to alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings. The specific deadlines and conditions are not provided in the materials you supplied, so the exact nature of the extensions (which milestones, timeframes, or eligibility elements are lengthened) will be stated in the bill’s text.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s title)

  • Extend certain deadlines related to a tax abatement program tied to alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings.
  • The extensions could pertain to deadlines for applications, project completion, certifications, or other program requirements necessary to qualify for the abatement. The precise provisions require the bill’s text to identify which deadlines are extended and by how long.

Note: Because only the bill’s title is provided here, the above reflects the bill’s stated purpose. The exact deadlines, eligible project types, geographic scope, cap amounts, and any new or modified conditions will be detailed in the enacted text.

Affected Parties

  • Property owners, developers, and managers undertaking alterations or improvements to multiple dwellings who seek or would seek the associated tax abatement.
  • Local taxing jurisdictions and assessors administering the abatement program, who would implement and verify compliance with the extended deadlines.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 16, 2025
  • Initial committee referral: Housing, Construction and Community Development (May 16, 2025)
  • Senate procedural actions:
    • 1st Report Cal.: May 28, 2025
    • 2nd Report Cal.: May 29, 2025
    • Advanced to Third Reading: June 4, 2025
    • Passed Senate: June 11, 2025 (listed twice in the actions)
    • Delivered to Assembly: June 11, 2025 (listed twice)
    • Referred to Real Property Taxation: June 11, 2025 (listed twice)
  • Assembly actions (as indicated in the materials):
    • Referred to Real Property Taxation: after delivery from the Senate (June 11, 2025)
  • Next steps (typical process): If the Assembly passes the bill, it would be sent to the Governor for signature or veto. Pending enactment, the extensions would take effect as provided in the final text and any transitional provisions.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Brian Kavanagh
  • Cosponsor: Toby Ann Stavisky

Notes

  • The summary relies on the bill’s title and the provided legislative actions. For a precise understanding of which deadlines are extended, by how long, and under what conditions, the full bill text and any fiscal notes or amendments would need to be reviewed.
  • This summary emphasizes clarity about purpose, potential impact, and the legislative path through the Senate and Assembly as of the latest actions.

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

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