S 8574 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to school tax relief exemption notification

This bill requires local assessors to mail written notices of approval for the STAR (School Tax Relief) exemption to homeowners within 30 days of approving their applications. It also mandates that the state commissioner mail eligibility notices for a separate tax credit program within 30 days of determining eligibility. Exceptions apply if approval occurs too close to tax bill issuance (within 30 days) or payment deadlines. The law directly affects homeowners who apply for STAR exemptions or the credit, ensuring they receive timely confirmation of their tax relief status.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2026
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What changed between versions

S8574 S8574A · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to reflect its legislative history, including a recommitment to the Committee on Aging. The bill's title was shortened by removing 'the real property tax law,' and the operative text was consolidated by deleting redundant Section 2, leaving only one section that amends the tax law regarding school tax relief notifications.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing a reference to the 'real property tax law' from the title, and the text was streamlined by eliminating duplicate sections.
TECHNICAL

Removed the phrase 'and the real property tax law' from the bill title.

Deleted redundant Section 2, which repeated the exact same amendment to the tax law found in Section 1.

Added procedural text indicating the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Aging and subsequently discharged.

Floor votes · Senate May 19, 2026

How they voted

200
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 22
May 19, 2026
D Democratic15
14 Yea 1
93% Yea
R Republican7
6 Yea 1
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
May 19, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0-2)
senate
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8574A
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGING
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGING
upper
Nov 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of John Liu
John Liu
DDemocratic
NY
16