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A 7002

Prohibiting or limiting certain tax exemptions for real property in instances where a pattern or practice of discrimination against occupants has been found

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Jones and 1 co-sponsor

Bill A7002 restricts or removes certain real property tax exemptions for properties with a pattern or practice of discrimination against occupants.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 7002

Summary: Bill A 7002 — Prohibiting or limiting certain tax exemptions for real property in instances where a pattern or practice of discrimination against occupants has been found

Purpose and intent

Bill A 7002 would restrict the availability of certain property tax exemptions for real property in circumstances where a pattern or practice of discrimination against occupants has been found. The stated goal appears to be using tax policy as a lever to address housing discrimination by removing or limiting tax relief for properties implicated in discriminatory practices.

Key provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • Prohibition or limitation: The bill would either remove or restrict eligibility for specific real property tax exemptions for properties where a pattern or practice of discrimination against occupants has been found.
  • Scope of “tax exemptions”: The exact exemptions affected are not specified in the available information, but the bill targets exemptions tied to real property taxation.
  • Trigger for action: The action hinges on a finding of a pattern or practice of discrimination against occupants. The bill does not specify the authority issuing the finding in the provided material.

Who would be affected

  • Real property owners who would otherwise qualify for certain property tax exemptions.
  • Occupants or tenants who might be protected by anti-discrimination standards, indirectly benefiting from reduced discriminatory practices.
  • Local assessors and tax officials responsible for applying exemptions and enforcing the bill’s provisions.

Legislative timeline and status

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Real Property Taxation committee.
  • Legislative actions recorded: On March 18, 2025, the bill was referred to Real Property Taxation (listed twice in the provided actions).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Yudelka Tapia.
  • Co-sponsor: Billy Jones.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Policy impact: Signals a link between anti-discrimination enforcement and tax relief, potentially strengthening consequences for property owners found to discriminate.
  • Revenue and equity: Could alter property tax revenue for municipalities and raise questions about due process and the standards for defining a “pattern or practice” of discrimination.
  • Administrative considerations: Local tax assessors would need clear guidance on when exemptions are prohibited or limited and how findings of discrimination are adjudicated or certified for applicability.
  • Next steps: As the bill is in committee, it would require committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before moving to the full chamber for consideration.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided. The actual text would specify the exact exemptions affected, the process for determining a “pattern or practice of discrimination,” any sunset or transition provisions, and effective dates.

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

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