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NY S04503
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for property tax abatement for disabled individuals in rent-controlled and rent-regulated housing beyond those currently receiving federal disability benefits
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Creates a new certification pathway for individuals who don't meet non-medical qualifications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Requires applicants using the new pathway to self-certify that their disability prevents them from engaging in "substantial gainful activity" as defined in federal regulations (20 CFR 404.1572)
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Requires a healthcare provider certification confirming the individual has a severe disability preventing substantial gainful activity
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities to include individuals who do not meet the non-medical qualifications for SSDI and SSI but, by reason of the individual's disability, the individual is not able to engage in substantial gainful activity as that term is defined by the federal social security administration.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGING
1/7/2026