New York Senate Bill S05673

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/27/25
• Refer: 2/27/25
• Refer: 1/7/26

Caption

Relates to real property subject to an authorization for a real property tax exemption in the town of Smithtown, county of Suffolk, with respect to the 2019 and 2020 assessment rolls.

Summary

Bill S05673 amends chapter 250 of the laws of 2022 to authorize the assessor of the town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, to accept a real property tax exemption application from New Horizons Counseling Center, Inc. The bill specifically pertains to the 2019 and 2020 assessment rolls for a property located at 1056 W. Jericho Turnpike. This amendment allows the application to be treated as if it were submitted on or before the taxable status date for those rolls, facilitating tax relief for the organization.

Impact

The bill impacts local tax law by providing a specific exemption for the New Horizons Counseling Center, Inc., thereby potentially reducing the tax burden on the organization. This could set a precedent for similar exemptions in the future, influencing how local assessors handle tax exemption applications for nonprofit organizations in the region.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant opposition noted in committee discussions. The lack of contention suggests that the bill is seen as a straightforward correction to existing law rather than a controversial measure.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention surrounding this bill, as it seems to have broad support or at least no significant opposition. The focus is primarily on correcting the technical aspects of the existing law rather than introducing new or contentious policies.