New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8962 — Authorizes the assessor of the town of Hempstead to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allows a tax exemption application for a specific cultural association's property.

This legislation permits the assessor of Hempstead to accept a tax exemption application from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association for their property in Levittown. This could reduce or eliminate property taxes for that organization.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could enhance cultural programming and events in the community, enriching the local cultural landscape for families.
  • Small Business: If the association receives a tax exemption, it may have more resources to support community programs, potentially benefitting local businesses through increased engagement.

Summary

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association for the property located at 1 North Village Green, hamlet of Levittown, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.764

  7. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8962 do?
Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association for the property located at 1 North Village Green, hamlet of Levittown, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.
Who sponsors S8962?
S8962 is sponsored by Steve Rhoads.
What is the current status of S8962?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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