A 898 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Allows the alteration or repeal of real property tax exemptions for private institutions of higher education

This bill amends the state constitution to allow lawmakers to change or remove tax exemptions for private colleges and universities. Currently, exemptions for properties used by educational institutions are protected, but this bill specifically removes that protection for private higher education. The key provision changes constitutional language to state that exemptions for private college real estate "may be altered or repealed." This would directly affect private colleges and universities that currently receive property tax breaks on their buildings and land. The bill is a constitutional amendment requiring Senate approval and a future legislative session before taking effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 29, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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