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S 6721

Extends the village of Rye Brook occupancy tax for two years

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shelley Mayer

Summary of S 6721: Extends the Village of Rye Brook Occupancy Tax for Two Years Purpose and IntentThe purpose of this bill is to extend the existing occupancy tax levied by the Vil

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Bill Summary · S 6721

Summary of S 6721: Extends the Village of Rye Brook Occupancy Tax for Two Years

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to extend the existing occupancy tax levied by the Village of Rye Brook, New York for an additional two-year period. This tax is imposed on hotel, motel, and other transient accommodation stays within the village.

Key Provisions

  • Extends the current occupancy tax in the Village of Rye Brook for two more years, from its current expiration date through December 31, 2027.
  • Maintains the tax rate at 3% of the per-night charge for hotel, motel, and other transient lodging stays.
  • Continues to allow the village to use the tax revenue for tourism promotion and development purposes.

Impact

  • This bill would ensure the village can continue collecting the occupancy tax, which provides a dedicated funding source for local tourism initiatives.
  • Travelers staying in hotels, motels, and other temporary accommodations within the Village of Rye Brook will continue paying the 3% occupancy tax as part of their bill.
  • The village government and local tourism industry will maintain access to the occupancy tax revenue to support marketing, events, and other programs that attract visitors to the area.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • This bill was introduced in the New York State Senate on March 20, 2025.
  • It has been designated as a "companion" bill to the identical Assembly bill A 7406.
  • The bill has been substituted by the Assembly version A 7406, indicating it will likely proceed through the legislative process as that companion measure.

Overall, this legislation represents a straightforward two-year extension of an existing local occupancy tax, allowing the Village of Rye Brook to continue leveraging this revenue source for tourism promotion and development.

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

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