BILL NUMBER: S8572
SPONSOR: CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to providing a
temporary extension for payment of real property taxes owed by a person
who has been either a furloughed or designated non-pay federal employee
due to a period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations by the feder-
al government, or by the spouse or domestic partner of such person; and
providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE:
To provide a temporary extension on real property taxes owed by a feder-
al employee or their spouse who has been either designated non-pay or
furloughed.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends the real property tax law by adding a new section 925e.
This grants the temporary extension on payment of real property taxes,
sets the length of the extension period, and establishes required
documentation for such extension.
Section 2 sets the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Real property taxes in New York State are some of the highest in the
nation. A loss in employment or a delayed paycheck is detrimental to
many homeowners, especially when their property tax bill becomes due.
Due to the federal government shutdown which began on October 1, 2025,
many federal employees have not received a paycheck. This bill is neces-
sary to protect our New York State residents and help homeowners by
giving them a grace period to allow for later payment on their annual
property taxes.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the state.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Effective immediately; this bill shall expire and be deemed repealed on
June 1, 2026.