Bill > A00295

This bill aims to restrict state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities from imposing or increasing fees, surcharges, or taxes without explicit approval from the state legislature. Specifically, the legislation prohibits any state entity from raising existing fees or introducing new fees on New York state residents or businesses without first obtaining specific legislative authorization. For any fees currently in place that were implemented without statutory approval, those entities will be prohibited from continuing to collect such fees after January 1st following the bill's effective date. The bill requires that all future fee, surcharge, or tax proposals must be expressly approved by the legislature before they can be implemented. This legislation is designed to provide greater legislative oversight and control over the financial impositions that state agencies can levy on residents and businesses, ensuring that such financial burdens are transparently approved through the legislative process. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving state agencies time to adjust their practices and seek necessary legislative approvals for their existing and proposed fees.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A295