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NY S08413

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Brian Benjamin

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "COVID-19 covered period" as March 7, 2020 through the date when COVID-19 related executive orders (202.3, 202.4, 202.5, 202.6, 202.7, 202.8, 202.10, 202.11, 202.13, 202.14) cease to apply in a county.

  • Authorizes villages, towns, cities, school districts, and counties to pass a local law or resolution placing a moratorium on tax lien sales and tax foreclosures after holding a public hearing.

  • Permits municipalities to establish a moratorium lasting up to five years after the COVID-19 covered period ends, with each local law establishing a specific date when tax sales and foreclosures may resume.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Authorizes municipalities to place a moratorium on tax foreclosures and tax lien sales for a period of up to five years after the COVID-19 covered period.

Last Action

RECOMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules5/26/2020
Local Government5/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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