NY S 8653
in committeeCreates a vacant property classification
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did NY S 8653 pass?
Not yet. NY S 8653 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
What is NY S 8653 about?
Creates a vacant property classification for vacant and blighted properties; allows for cities with a population of one million or more to levy an additional real property tax on vacant and blighted properties with funds raised from such taxes being used to address homelessness.
Who sponsors NY S 8653?
Cordell Cleare is the primary sponsor of NY S 8653.
Description
Creates a vacant property classification for vacant and blighted properties; allows for cities with a population of one million or more to levy an additional real property tax on vacant and blighted properties with funds raised from such taxes being used to address homelessness.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Cordell Cleareprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
referral-committee
Versions
- S8653Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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