Bill > A03303

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 or involving an abuse of their official position will permanently lose their eligibility for the School Tax Relief (STAR) exemption, a property tax relief program in New York. The STAR exemption typically provides homeowners with a reduction in their school property taxes, and this bill creates a punitive measure to discourage public corruption by removing this financial benefit from officers convicted of serious crimes connected to their official duties. The bill will apply to felony convictions occurring on or after its effective date, ensuring that public officials face additional consequences for criminal actions committed in the course of their public service. By linking official misconduct to the loss of a tax benefit, the legislation aims to promote accountability and ethical behavior among public officers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3303