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NY A03187
NY A03187Establishes the "emergency preparedness month act" and exempts prefabricated go-bags and individual emergency preparedness items from sales tax during specified time periods.
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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT in relation to establishing the emergency preparedness month act and to amend the tax law, in relation to exempting prefabricated go-bags and individual emergency preparedness items
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "emergency preparedness month act" and exempts prefabricated "go-bags" and individual emergency preparedness items from sales tax during September 1st to September 30th and September 1st to September 11th, respectively. The bill defines "prefabricated go-bags" as bags containing specific emergency items like a whistle, N95 mask, and first aid kit, and "individual emergency preparedness items" as things like first aid kits, pet carriers, water purification kits, and portable generators. The goal is to provide an incentive for individuals to purchase the necessary supplies to be self-sufficient during a disaster or emergency, reducing the need for state and local assistance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Michael Cusick (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A3187 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03187&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03187 |
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