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NY A00879

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Micah Kellner

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Taxation and Finance from seizing or initiating forfeiture proceedings against a motor vehicle used regularly to transport a taxpayer or household member with a documented mobility impairment.

  • Defines "mobility impairment" as a permanent physical condition that severely limits a person's mobility or prevents ambulation without a wheelchair or other prosthetic device.

  • Limits the exemption to one motor vehicle per household; other vehicles in the household remain subject to seizure for unpaid taxes.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation before the effective date.

  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment, with implementation authority effective immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the seizure of a vehicle used to transport the taxpayer or a member of the taxpayer's household who has a mobility impairment as documented by a physician.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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