Relates to exemptions available to veterans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

New York A 3199 would modify or create veterans' property tax exemptions, affecting eligible veterans, their homes, and how local assessors apply exemptions.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

Overview

Bill: A 3199

Title: Relates to exemptions available to veterans

Jurisdiction: New York State Assembly

Sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara (primary)

Introduced: January 23, 2025

Status: Referred to Real Property Taxation

Related companion: S 129 (listed as companion)

Related prior-session bills: A 5192, A 1560, A 1657, A 3458

What the bill aims to do

Based on the title, A 3199 would address exemptions available to veterans in the context of property taxes. The exact changes (eligibility criteria, exemption amounts, applicability, or administrative requirements) are not provided in the information given. If enacted, the bill would modify existing veteran exemption provisions or create new ones within the real property tax framework.

Key provisions (current available information)

The text of the bill with specific provisions is not included in the provided material.

The bill has been referred to the Real Property Taxation committee, indicating it will be considered within that policy area before potentially moving to the floor for a vote.

No explicit dates for hearings, amendments, or passage are listed beyond the initial referral date.

Who would be affected

Veterans who qualify for property tax exemptions under New York State law.

Property owners claiming exemptions on primary residences or other eligible properties (depending on the final language of the bill).

Local assessors and tax administrations responsible for applying and administering veteran exemptions.

Procedural and timeline notes

Introduction date: January 23, 2025.

First action: Referred to the Real Property Taxation committee on January 23, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions).

Additional actions or amendments are not shown in the provided information; readers should monitor the Assembly calendar and committee agendas for updates.

Related legislative context

Companion bill: S 129 (listed as a companion; indicates parallel or cross-filed consideration in the Senate).

Related A-series bills from prior sessions: A 5192, A 1560, A 1657, A 3458. These prior bills suggest ongoing interest in veteran exemptions and may provide context or precedent for A 3199’s provisions.

Next steps for readers

Check the New York State Assembly website for the full text of A 3199 and any amendments.

Look for the companion Senate bill S 129 for parallel provisions.

Monitor Real Property Taxation committee hearings and votes to learn about any proposed changes, timelines, or fiscal impact notes.

Review related prior-session bills (A 5192, A 1560, A 1657, A 3458) for context on how veteran exemptions have been handled previously.

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