New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7958: Creates the "Paid-In Act"; exempts used books from sales use taxes, up to one hundred dollars per item
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 7958 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the "Paid-In Act"; exempts used books from sales use taxes, up to one hundred dollars per item. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 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.
Exempts used books from sales use taxes including second-hand purchases, up to one hundred dollars per item.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Harry Bronson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 138 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Jon Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
“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
- PRINT NUMBER 7958A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS