S 9862 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes the town of Minisink to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the town of Minisink in Orange County to impose a five percent tax on hotel and motel stays. The tax applies to transient guests, including those at bed and breakfast establishments, but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least ninety consecutive days. Revenue generated from the tax will be deposited into the town's general fund to support municipal services and infrastructure. The legislation also outlines how the tax will be collected, the frequency of payments, and the process for appealing tax assessments.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 Signed Aug 21, 2026
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What changed between versions

S9862 S9862A · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to include a provision for repealing the hotel and motel tax once its authorized period expires, ensuring the tax does not become permanent. Additionally, the bill's status was updated to reflect that it has been reported favorably by the committee and is now moving to a second report stage.
Scope change
The bill's scope now explicitly includes a sunset provision, meaning the tax authorization will automatically end after a set time rather than remaining in effect indefinitely.
TIMELINE

Added language authorizing the repeal of the tax provisions upon the expiration of the tax's authorized period.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill's title and committee status to reflect favorable committee reporting and advancement to a second report.

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

How they voted

4614
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 28, 2026
D Democratic41
35 Yea 5 Nay 1
85% Yea
R Republican22
11 Yea 9 Nay 2
50% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Aug 21, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.262
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
May 13, 2026
Introduced
AMENDED (T) 9862A
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of James Skoufis
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
NY
42