Bill > S02074

This bill creates the "Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Planning Act," which authorizes local governments in New York to provide a sales tax exemption for emergency preparedness supplies. Under the bill, counties and cities can choose to enact a resolution that exempts sales of emergency preparedness items from local sales and use taxes, with the exemption set to begin no earlier than September 1, 2025. The division of homeland security and emergency services, working with the department of taxation and finance, must establish and publish a list of eligible items on their websites, drawing from resources like FEMA and the American Red Cross guidelines. The bill requires the division to create public service announcements in multiple languages, including 30-second and 60-second spots, to help raise awareness about the tax exemption. Municipalities must conduct a public awareness campaign at least 90 days before the exemption takes effect, ensuring residents understand the availability of tax-free emergency preparedness supplies. The goal is to encourage New Yorkers to better prepare for potential natural or man-made emergencies by making essential supplies more affordable.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2074