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NY A00135
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Angelino
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AI Summary
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Extends the enhanced STAR property tax exemption to physically disabled surviving spouses of qualifying individuals, regardless of whether the surviving spouse has reached age 62
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Currently, surviving spouses must be at least 62 years old to continue receiving the enhanced STAR exemption after the death of a qualifying spouse who was 65 or older
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Requires physically disabled applicants to submit a certified statement from a New York-licensed physician confirming a permanent physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
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Allows legally blind individuals to submit a certificate from the State Commission for the Visually Handicapped in lieu of a physician's statement
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Takes effect immediately and applies to enhanced STAR exemption administration beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
Legislative Description
Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption even if the surviving spouse is not sixty-two years of age.
Last Action
referred to real property taxation
1/7/2026