Bill > S04503

This bill expands tax abatement eligibility for rent-controlled and rent-regulated properties occupied by individuals with disabilities by creating an alternative pathway for qualification. Currently, individuals must prove disability through specific government benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or veterans' disability benefits. The bill adds a new option for people who do not meet those traditional benefit qualifications but can demonstrate through personal certification and healthcare provider documentation that their disability prevents them from engaging in "substantial gainful activity" (a federal term referring to work that generates significant income). Specifically, applicants can now qualify by providing: (1) a personal statement that they do not meet SSDI/SSI non-medical requirements and (2) a healthcare provider's certification that their disability substantially limits their ability to work, as defined by federal regulations. This change aims to provide tax relief for a broader range of individuals with disabilities who may not qualify under existing benefit programs but still face significant employment challenges due to their medical conditions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4503