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NY S08958

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Ashby

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands property tax exemption eligibility for disabled veterans in New York by removing the requirement for a 100 percent disability rating from the US Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Amends Real Property Tax Law section 458-a to allow veterans with any disability rating (not just 100%) to qualify for the exemption

  • Applies to property tax exemptions that may be granted by counties, cities, towns, villages, and school districts

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

  • Builds upon chapter 672 of the laws of 2025, which originally established the exemption for 100 percent disabled veterans

Legislative Description

Exempts disabled veterans rated as such by the US Department of Veterans affairs from real property taxation for their primary residence.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 8958A

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/21/2026

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