S 9157 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a hotel and motel tax

S 9157 authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a tax of up to three percent on the daily rental rate for hotel and motel rooms, including bed and breakfasts and tourist facilities, but excludes permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain exempt entities like government bodies and non-profits. The city can collect the tax through its chief fiscal officer, with revenues deposited into Batavia's general fund - up to four percent retained for administrative costs and the remainder allocated to community development, tourism, and economic planning. The tax may be enacted for up to three years at a time, and any disputes over collection or refunds must follow specific legal review procedures.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Signed Aug 21, 2026
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What changed between versions

S9157 S9157A · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, moving from initial introduction to a stage where it has been reviewed, amended, and is being re-submitted to the committee. The substantive text of the law regarding the hotel tax in Batavia remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability to the City of Batavia remain unchanged; only the procedural status of the bill has been updated.
TECHNICAL

The bill number was updated from S 9157 to S 9157--A to indicate it is an amended version.

The footer identification code was updated to reflect the new amended status of the document.

TIMELINE

The introduction date was updated to February 9, 2026, reflecting the current legislative session.

REQUIREMENT

The procedural instructions were changed to show that the committee has discharged the bill, it was amended, and it is now being re-committed for further review.

Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2026 · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

4713
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 28, 2026
D Democratic41
35 Yea 5 Nay 1
85% Yea
R Republican22
12 Yea 8 Nay 2
54% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Aug 21, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.256
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9157A
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of George Borrello
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
57