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NY S05142
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Exempts income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, and election coordinators from New York State income tax by subtracting it from federal adjusted gross income
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Applies to work performed during general elections, primary elections, run-off primaries, and special elections held to fill vacancies in public office
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Excludes election worker income from being counted when calculating eligibility and benefit amounts for public assistance programs
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Allows public assistance recipients to work at the polls without risking reduction of their benefits
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators earned while working in relation to a general, primary, run-off primary, or special election to the extent includable in gross income for federal tax purposes; exempts such income from being included in the calculation of the amount of benefits under public assistance programs.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
2/26/2026