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A 2383

Relates to raising the income cap for senior citizens applying for the enhanced STAR property tax exemption

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 14 co-sponsors

Raises the income cap for the Enhanced STAR exemption, enabling more senior homeowners to qualify for property tax relief on their primary residence.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 2383

Bill Summary: A 2383

Title

Relates to raising the income cap for senior citizens applying for the enhanced STAR property tax exemption

Status and Procedure

  • Status: Referred to Real Property Taxation
  • Date introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Legislative actions: On 2025-01-16, the bill was referred to the Real Property Taxation committee (listed twice in the record).

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to increase the income threshold used to determine eligibility for the Enhanced STAR (School Tax Relief) exemption for senior citizens.
  • By raising the income cap, more eligible senior homeowners would qualify for the Enhanced STAR exemption, expanding property tax relief for low- to moderate-income seniors.

Key Provisions (High-Level)

  • Modify the statutory income cap that determines eligibility for the Enhanced STAR exemption.
  • Apply the new, higher cap to senior homeowners applying for the Enhanced STAR exemption on their primary residence.
  • Maintain other STAR program protections and administration (assessor coordination, annual eligibility checks) consistent with current law, except as expressly changed by the new cap.

Note: The provided information does not include the exact new cap amount or detailed implementation mechanics (e.g., phased-in thresholds, dates of effect). The summary reflects the bill’s stated goal to raise the income ceiling.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Senior homeowners who currently do not qualify for the Enhanced STAR exemption due to income above the existing cap.
  • Local taxing jurisdictions (through the STAR program), as the Enhanced STAR exemption interacts with school district property tax relief and state funding to offset exemptions.
  • State and local governments, to the extent the change affects program costs and funding requirements.

Fiscal and Policy Considerations

  • Expanding eligibility would likely increase the number of exemptions claimed, with potential implications for school funding and state reimbursem ent to localities.
  • The precise fiscal impact depends on the new cap amount, the resulting increase in eligible taxpayers, and related administrative costs.
  • The bill’s fiscal effects would be explored during committee review and any subsequent fiscal analyses.

Related Legislation and Context

  • Related bills from prior sessions: A 1621, A 7793, A 5853, A 4804, A 5353, A 2769 (all prior-session measures involving STAR or related property tax relief proposals).
  • Sponsors include Jerett Gandolfo (primary) and a broad group of cosponsors, including Robert Smullen, Brian Manktelow, Michael Tannousis, Jeff Gallahan, and others.

Next Steps

  • Committee consideration by the Real Property Taxation committee.
  • Potential amendments, fiscal analyses, and subsequent votes before floor action in the chamber.

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

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