Bill > S08409

This bill extends the effectiveness of a previous law (Chapter 670 of the 2022 laws) that allows local governments to provide property tax exemptions to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers. Specifically, the bill changes the timeline for the implementation of section two of the original law, extending the effective period from three years to six years after the law's original effective date. This means that local governments will have an additional three years to implement the optional property tax exemption for these volunteer emergency service workers. The extension provides more time for municipalities to study, plan, and potentially adopt this tax exemption, recognizing the significant contributions of volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to their communities. The bill itself takes effect immediately, ensuring a prompt update to the previous legislation's timeline.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8409