New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10956: Establishes a tax credit for same-sex couples re-recording their property deeds to reflect a change in status from tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship to tenancy by the entirety
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 10956 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a tax credit for same-sex couples re-recording their property deeds to reflect a change in status from tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship to tenancy by the entirety. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kassay (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a tax credit for same-sex couples who purchased residential property in the state prior to the legalization of same-sex marriage, were prohibited from recording the deed as tenants by the entirety, and who re-record the deed to reflect a change in status from tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship to tenants by the entirety; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kassay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS