Bill > S01136

This bill introduces the "STAR Corruption Reduction Act for Politicians (SCRAP)", which mandates that state or local officers who are convicted of a felony directly related to their public employment duties or involving an abuse of their official position will permanently lose their eligibility for the School Tax Relief (STAR) exemption. The STAR exemption is a property tax relief program that provides financial benefits to homeowners. Under this proposed law, if a public official is found guilty of a felony in either federal or state court that is connected to their official responsibilities, they will forfeit their right to receive this tax exemption, in addition to any other legal penalties they may face. The bill would apply to felony convictions occurring on or after the law's effective date, serving as a deterrent against corruption and misconduct by public officials by introducing a significant financial consequence beyond traditional criminal penalties.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1136