New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A10982 — Authorizes the town of Lancaster to impose an occupancy tax

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows the town of Lancaster to charge a 3% occupancy tax.

This legislation permits the town of Lancaster in Erie County to impose an occupancy tax of up to three percent. This tax would be applicable to accommodations within the town.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Visitors staying in accommodations in Lancaster will see an additional charge of up to three percent during their stay.
  • Small Business: If you own a lodging business in Lancaster, you will need to apply this new occupancy tax to your rates.

Summary

Authorizes the town of Lancaster, county of Erie, to impose an occupancy tax not to exceed three percent.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY S9376A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.423

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.423

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 10982A

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

  8. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does A10982 do?
Authorizes the town of Lancaster, county of Erie, to impose an occupancy tax not to exceed three percent.
Who sponsors A10982?
A10982 is sponsored by Patrick Chludzinski.
What is the current status of A10982?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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