S2028A

The New York State Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would provide a 100 percent property tax deduction for 100 percent service-disabled veterans, bringing the state in line with neighboring New Jersey. Senate Print 2028A, sponsored by Sen. Addabbo, passed on a 54-0 roll call vote. Sen. Scarcella-Spanton, a cosponsor, said the measure is critical to retaining disabled veterans in New York rather than losing them to New Jersey, which already offers the same benefit. She noted that New York City currently provides tiered property tax exemptions for veterans with varying levels of disability, but the new legislation would extend full exemptions to those with 100 percent service-connected disabilities statewide. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.