S 6834 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oneonta

This bill authorizes the city of Oneonta to impose a 6% occupancy tax on short-term lodging, including hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts. The tax applies to guests staying overnight in rented rooms, with property owners responsible for collecting and remitting it to the city. Exemptions cover government entities, nonprofits meeting specific criteria, and permanent residents (staying 90+ consecutive days). All revenue generated must fund Oneonta’s general operations, infrastructure, and municipal services.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Signed Aug 21, 2026
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What changed between versions

S6834 S6834A · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a repeal clause, specifying that the new occupancy tax rules will automatically end when the tax expires. Additionally, the definition of 'hotel' was updated to be more precise, and the list of exempt entities was slightly refined to remove 'short-term rentals' from the places where taxes can be collected.
Scope change
The bill now explicitly includes a provision for repealing the tax upon expiration, whereas the previous version did not.
TIMELINE

Added language to repeal the tax provisions once the occupancy tax expires.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'hotel' to specify it must provide lodging on an overnight basis.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed 'short-term rentals' from the list of facilities where taxes can be collected or paid.

Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2026 · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

How they voted

4911
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 28, 2026
D Democratic41
35 Yea 5 Nay 1
85% Yea
R Republican22
14 Yea 6 Nay 2
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Aug 21, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.246
upper
Jun 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 6834A
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Peter Oberacker
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
51