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NY S04721

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Liu

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Dwelling owners in cities with populations of one million or more who install check valve devices to prevent sewage backflow receive a tax abatement equal to one-half the installation cost, up to $2,000.

  • Not-for-profit entities owning buildings or dwellings in cities with populations of one million or more that install check valves receive an abatement of water and sewer charges equal to one-half the installation cost, up to $2,000.

  • The term "dwelling" is defined as any building, structure, or portion thereof occupied as a home, residence, or sleeping place for one or more persons.

  • The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the act, including identifying appropriate check valve systems.

  • The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Enacts the "sewage flooding prevention act"; authorizes certain homeowners and not-for-profit agencies in New York City to receive an abatement of real property taxes up to two thousand dollars for the cost of installing sewer improvement check valve devices on certain dwellings; directs the New York City department of environmental protection to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Cities3/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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