A 4233 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Increases the tax exemption amount on clothing and apparel items from one hundred ten dollars to two hundred dollars

This bill raises the sales tax exemption threshold for clothing and footwear from $110 to $200 per item. It directly affects shoppers purchasing individual articles of clothing, shoes, or repair items under $200, as they will no longer pay sales tax on these purchases. The key change updates Section 1115 of the tax law to increase the exemption amount, applying to new items or repairs that become part of clothing. The change takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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A4233 A4233A · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill increases the clothing and apparel tax exemption threshold from $110 to $200, allowing more New Yorkers to purchase clothing without paying sales tax. The effective date was changed from immediate to September 1, 2025, giving retailers and consumers more time to adjust. The bill also reflects procedural updates showing it was amended and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on clothing and apparel tax exemptions, but the monetary threshold increased significantly, expanding eligibility to more consumers.
THRESHOLD

Increased the tax exemption amount for clothing and apparel from $110 to $200 per item, making more purchases tax-free.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from immediate to September 1, 2025, providing a delay in implementation.

PROCEDURAL

Added committee status showing the bill was amended, reprinted, and recommitted to the Ways and Means Committee.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4233A
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brian Cunningham
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