BILL NUMBER: S9736
SPONSOR: SEPULVEDA
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 890 of the laws of 1982, relating to the estab-
lishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New
York city, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This legislation limits water charges for hospitals and charitable
organizations.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This bill amends Chapter 890 of the Laws of 1982 to extend its expira-
tion date until September 1, 2026. This legislation would continue
reduced water rates. for hospitals and charitable institutions in New
York City.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation would extend for two years a long-standing reduction in
water charges offered to hospitals and other charitable organizations in
New York City. The continuation of the exemptions would help to ease
some of the financial burdens on these important institutions.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2022: Chapter 430 of the Laws of 2022
2018: Chapter 155 of the Laws of 2018.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the State.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act would take effect immediately.