New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9958 — Allows municipalities to relieve property owners of penalties due to lack of payment if such property owner was a victim of property tax fraud

Last action — In Senate 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 April 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows municipalities to waive property tax penalties for victims of tax fraud.

This legislation enables local governments to relieve property owners from penalties associated with unpaid taxes if they were victims of property tax fraud. It aims to support those who have faced financial unfairness due to fraudulent activities.

What this means for you
  • Families: If you are a property owner who has been a victim of tax fraud, this bill could help relieve you of penalties you owe.

Summary

Allows municipalities to relieve victims of property tax fraud from penalties arising from lack of payment of property taxes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1250

  5. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sponsors

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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 housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9958 do?
Allows municipalities to relieve victims of property tax fraud from penalties arising from lack of payment of property taxes.
Who sponsors S9958?
S9958 is sponsored by Patricia Fahy.
What is the current status of S9958?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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