Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home
This bill establishes New York's First Home Savings Program, creating tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time home buyers. It directly affects New York residents who have never owned a primary residence (including those with mobile homes but excluding those who claimed home tax deductions), allowing them to save for purchasing a home in the state. Key provisions include tax incentives under state law, strict rules defining "first-time buyer" status, and requirements that funds be used only for qualified home purchases (houses, condos, or co-ops) within New York as a primary residence. Withdrawals for non-qualified purposes face penalties, while exceptions exist for death, emergencies, or military service. The program is managed by the state comptroller and requires accounts to be held at approved financial institutions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action May 20, 2026
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Committee
3
May 20, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
1 primary · 35 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Alec Brook-Krasny
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Didi Barrett
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
ET
Emérita Torres
DDemocratic
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