New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08409

Introduced
6/9/25  

Caption

Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.

Impact

If enacted, the bill will continue to empower local governments to provide tax relief to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, fostering a supportive environment for these essential services. The extension of this tax exemption could incentivize more individuals to volunteer in these roles, thereby ensuring that local emergency services are adequately staffed and able to respond effectively to community needs.

Summary

S08409 is a bill intended to amend the real property tax law regarding property tax exemptions for properties owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in New York. The bill aims to extend the effectiveness of certain provisions from a previous law passed in 2022 that allowed local governments the option to grant these exemptions. By doing so, it hopes to recognize and support the vital contributions of these public service members within their communities.

Contention

The bill may face discussions surrounding the financial implications it could have on local government budgets, as granting property tax exemptions might reduce the revenue available for other essential local services. Some lawmakers and community advocates may argue against such legislation, expressing concerns about whether these tax benefits should come at the expense of local funding for schools, infrastructure, and other public services.

Companion Bills

NY A08657

Same As Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.

Previously Filed As

NY A08657

Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.

NY A00516

Increases the volunteer firefighters' and ambulance workers' credit.

NY S05837

Increases the volunteer firefighters' and ambulance workers' credit.

NY A09339

Provides an exemption from real property taxes for real property owned by an incorporated association of present or former volunteer firefighters, an incorporated volunteer fire company or fire department which is leased to an ambulance company exclusively used and occupied by such ambulance company for ambulance purposes.

NY A10613

Increases the tax exemption to twenty percent on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services in certain counties.

NY A09690

Extends tuition free course benefits to volunteer firefighters or voluntary ambulance workers; authorizes the board of trustees of the state university to regulate the conferral of such benefits.

NY S09961

Authorizes local governments to provide a real property tax exemption on real property owned by certain volunteer auxiliary police officers in Suffolk county.

NY S09136

Provides annual vehicular access for New York state's active volunteer firefighters and active volunteer ambulance workers and their immediate family at any state park or recreational facility.

NY A08755

Provides cancer screening and treatment for retired volunteer firefighters; defines retired volunteer firefighters; retroactively applies to retired volunteer firefighters.

NY S06233

Provides that for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand twenty-six, a resident taxpayer who serves as an active volunteer firefighter or as a volunteer ambulance worker shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed equal to eight hundred dollars; provides for a real property tax exemption under certain circumstances to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service residing in such city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district or county.

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