New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A4194 — Exempts pet food from sales and compensating use taxes

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  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 January 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Exempts pet food from sales and compensating use taxes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 1115 of the tax law.

  • Section 1115 of the tax law

    (47) Pet food. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "pet food" means food which is prepared and distributed for consumption by pets. For the purposes of this paragraph, "pet" means any domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the household of the owner thereof. italics

    amended

Action History

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does A4194 do?
Exempts pet food from sales and compensating use taxes.
Who sponsors A4194?
A4194 is sponsored by David McDonough.
What is the current status of A4194?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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