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NY S06977
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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Provides a 10% property tax exemption on assessed value for active volunteer auxiliary police officers in counties with populations between 338,000 and 340,000 according to the latest federal census
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Caps the exemption at $3,000 multiplied by the state equalization rate for the assessing unit where the property is located
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Requires local governing bodies (cities, villages, towns, school districts, fire districts, or counties) to adopt a local law, ordinance, or resolution after a public hearing to offer the exemption
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Eligibility requires the officer to have at least 5 years of active service, reside in the jurisdiction served by the auxiliary police department, and use the property as their primary residence exclusively for residential purposes
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Disqualifies applicants who already receive property tax exemptions or income tax credits for volunteer firefighter or ambulance worker services
Legislative Description
Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by active auxiliary police officers in local law enforcement agencies in certain counties having a population of more than three hundred thirty-eight thousand and less than three hundred forty thousand, determined in accordance with the latest federal decennial census.
Last Action
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
12/1/2025