New York 2025 Session Status: Enacted

S4887 — Authorizes an occupancy tax in the county of Herkimer

Last action — Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on August 21, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill allows Herkimer County to impose a 5% occupancy tax.

The bill permits Herkimer County to implement an occupancy tax of up to 5%. This tax is typically charged on short-term rentals and hotel stays.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you're renting a hotel or short-term rental in Herkimer County, you may have to pay this new tax.

Summary

Authorizes an occupancy tax in the county of Herkimer not to exceed 5%.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SIGNED CHAP.244

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  5. HOME RULE REQUEST

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.480

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A5577B

  8. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  10. PASSED SENATE

  11. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  12. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  13. 1ST REPORT CAL.1058

  14. PRINT NUMBER 4887B

  15. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  16. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  17. PRINT NUMBER 4887A

  18. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  19. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S4887 do?
Authorizes an occupancy tax in the county of Herkimer not to exceed 5%.
Who sponsors S4887?
S4887 is sponsored by Mark Walczyk.
What is the current status of S4887?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2025. Enacted.
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