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NY S09376

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Gallivan

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Lancaster in Erie County, New York to impose an occupancy tax on hotel and motel rooms at a rate not exceeding 3% of the per diem rental rate
  • Applies to hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and tourist facilities providing overnight lodging
  • Exempts permanent residents (those staying 90 or more consecutive days) from the tax
  • Exempts government entities (federal, state, local) and qualified religious, charitable, and educational organizations from the tax
  • Tax revenues will be deposited into the town's general fund for any lawful purpose, with local laws imposing the tax limited to three-year terms; the act expires December 31, 2028

Legislative Description

Authorizes the town of Lancaster, county of Erie, to impose an occupancy tax not to exceed three percent.

Last Action

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Investigations and Government Operations3/6/2026

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