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A 1707

Increases the tax exemption amount on clothing and apparel items from one hundred ten dollars to two hundred fifty dollars

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Woerner

Raises NY clothing and apparel exemption from $110 to $250 per item, reducing sales tax for shoppers and impacting retailers and state revenue.

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Bill Summary · A 1707

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1707

Overview

A 1707 is a New York Assembly bill introduced on January 14, 2025, that would modify the state’s clothing and apparel sales tax exemption. The bill aims to increase the exemption amount from $110 to $250. It is currently in the legislative process and has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

What the bill would do

  • Increase the clothing and apparel exemption: Raise the per-item state sales tax exemption for clothing and apparel from $110 to $250.
  • The bill does not specify additional changes to other tax provisions or program structures within the provided text.

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • The exemption amount applied to clothing and apparel items that are subject to state sales tax would be increased from $110 to $250.
  • The text provided does not indicate a new eligibility criteria, exemptions beyond the stated increase, or changes to implementation dates.

Who would be affected

  • Consumers/shoppers: Individuals purchasing clothing and apparel in the state that are subject to sales tax would benefit from a larger exemption per item, reducing overall sales tax paid.
  • Retailers: Businesses selling clothing and apparel would apply the exemption at the point of sale; the bill could affect how exemptions are calculated on receipts.
  • State revenue and budgeting: The expansion of the exemption would likely reduce state sales tax revenue from clothing and apparel purchases, affecting annual budgets unless offset by other measures. The specific fiscal impact is not provided in the bill text.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Ways and Means Committee (listed twice in the actions provided).
  • The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, pending consideration, possible amendments, and votes in committee and chamber.

Sponsorship and related bills

  • Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Carrie Woerner.
  • Related/companion legislation:
    • Senate companion: S 1442 (listed as companion)
    • Prior-session related bills: S 9541, A 3318
    • Companion references in multiple entries suggest alignment with Senate counterparts and prior-session discussions.

Potential considerations

  • Fiscal impact and affordability for state revenue (not quantified in the provided text).
  • Administrative implementation details (how exemptions are applied in receipts and returns) would be addressed if the bill moves through the legislature.
  • Interaction with any federal or other state tax provisions remains to be clarified.

If you’d like, I can compare A 1707 to its companion S 1442 and prior-session bills to highlight similarities, differences, and potential legislative paths.

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

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