A 1714 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides an exemption for certain fiber optic cable assessments in Erie county

This bill exempts municipal fiber optic broadband infrastructure in Erie County from real property taxes, levies, and assessments. It directly affects Erie County municipal broadband companies (like local authorities or municipalities building fiber networks) and their owned cable infrastructure, whether installed on public or private property. Key provisions require these companies to prioritize contractors with strong workplace safety practices, submit workforce plans detailing local hiring and safety standards, and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The exemption applies immediately to assessments for taxable status dates on or after the bill's effective date.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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A1714 A1714A · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to remove the sunset provision that would have automatically ended the tax exemption after two years. This change means the exemption for fiber optic cable assessments in Erie County will continue indefinitely rather than expiring in 2027.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a temporary two-year exemption to a permanent exemption for municipal fiber optic broadband companies in Erie County.
TIMELINE

Removed the provision that would have caused the act to expire and be deemed repealed two years after its effective date.

SCOPE

Changed the bill from a temporary measure to a permanent one by eliminating the expiration clause.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1714A
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Jon Rivera
DDemocratic
NY
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