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NY S06231

Bill

Status

Passed

9/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Leroy Comrie

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the real property tax law to include persons receiving disability pension or disability compensation benefits from the United States Postal Service as eligible for the disability rent increase exemption program.

  • Expands the definition of "person with a disability" to add USPS disability benefits alongside existing eligibility categories including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Veterans Affairs disability benefits.

  • Requires individuals to submit proof of disability pension or compensation benefits from USPS to the appropriate rent control agency or administrative agency to qualify for the exemption.

  • Takes effect immediately, with provisions coordinating expiration dates between two sections of the amended real property tax law.

Legislative Description

Provides that people receiving a United States Postal Service disability pension are eligible to participate in the disability rent increase exemption program.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.392

9/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/2/2016
Aging5/18/2016
Local Government1/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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