Bill > A02217

This bill amends the New York State tax law to exempt retail sales of bottled water from sales and use taxes. Specifically, the bill removes language that previously excluded bottled water from tax exemptions, effectively making bottled water tax-free when sold to consumers. The bill modifies Section 1115 of the tax law by deleting references that previously taxed bottled water and adds bottled water to the list of tax-exempt water products. The tax exemption will apply to all sales of bottled water, regardless of the method of sale or price point. The bill will take effect on the first day of a sales tax quarterly period after it becomes law, and will apply to all sales of bottled water made on or after that date. This change means consumers will no longer pay sales tax when purchasing bottled water in New York State, potentially making these products slightly less expensive at the point of sale.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2217