New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09656

Introduced
1/21/26  

Caption

Authorizes real property taxing jurisdictions to grant a partial tax exemption for property purchased by a clinician in a clinician shortage area, as determined by the commissioner of health, which will be such clinician's primary residence and they will practice in such shortage area; provides state aid to taxing jurisdictions which grant the exemption to the extent of the tax savings provided to clinicians.

Impact

The introduction of A09656 would significantly impact state property tax laws by allowing local governments and school districts the flexibility to establish tax exemptions specifically for healthcare professionals. This is particularly important in rural and underserved urban areas where there is a pressing demand for medical services. The bill empowers local entities to make determinations that best fit the needs of their communities while receiving state aid to offset the financial implications of such exemptions, potentially leading to an increase in the number of healthcare providers in critical regions.

Summary

Bill A09656 proposes a measure aimed at addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals in designated areas by authorizing real property tax exemptions for clinicians who purchase homes in these locations. Specifically, the bill allows municipal corporations and school districts to exempt the property taxes for properties bought by clinicians to be used as their primary residence and who operate within a clinician shortage area as designated by the Commissioner of Health. The initiative aims to incentivize clinicians to settle in areas where their services are critically needed, thereby improving overall healthcare access in such communities.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, the bill may face contention over local versus state control. Critics may argue that decisions regarding housing tax exemptions could be better made at the local level without state mandates. Furthermore, there may be concerns regarding the fiscal implications for municipalities and school districts in terms of lost revenue and how the state aid system would support those losses. Supporters may contend that the long-term health benefits and improved access to care in underserved areas outweigh these concerns, highlighting the urgent need for such measures to strengthen public health.

Companion Bills

NY S07036

Same As Authorizes real property taxing jurisdictions to grant a partial tax exemption for property purchased by a clinician in a clinician shortage area, as determined by the commissioner of health, which will be such clinician's primary residence and they will practice in such shortage area; provides state aid to taxing jurisdictions which grant the exemption to the extent of the tax savings provided to clinicians.

Previously Filed As

NY A03409

Authorizes real property taxing jurisdictions to grant a partial tax exemption for property purchased by a clinician in a clinician shortage area, as determined by the commissioner of health, which will be such clinician's primary residence and they will practice in such shortage area; provides state aid to taxing jurisdictions which grant the exemption to the extent of the tax savings provided to clinicians.

NY S07036

Authorizes real property taxing jurisdictions to grant a partial tax exemption for property purchased by a clinician in a clinician shortage area, as determined by the commissioner of health, which will be such clinician's primary residence and they will practice in such shortage area; provides state aid to taxing jurisdictions which grant the exemption to the extent of the tax savings provided to clinicians.

NY A03864

Provides a real property tax exemption for property owned by active duty service members of the armed forces of the United States in taxing jurisdictions which elect to provide a veterans exemption.

NY S04742

Provides a real property tax exemption for property owned by active duty service members of the armed forces of the United States in taxing jurisdictions which elect to provide a veterans exemption.

NY A07943

Provides for a real property tax exemption for property owned by single-member limited liability companies where such property serves as the primary residence of such member.

NY S09287

Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or credit or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.

NY LD258

Resolve, to Establish a Program to Recruit and Retain Behavioral Health Clinicians

NY A11243

Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.

NY LD2133

An Act Regarding Licensing of Community Paramedicine Services and Clinicians

NY S04024

Creates the New York state home ownership savings plan; creates a property tax exemption related thereto; creates exemptions for properties purchased in target areas with a New York state home ownership savings plan.

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