New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5603: Relates to real property tax exemptions for preservation of forest lands and state assistance to municipalities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5603 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to real property tax exemptions for preservation of forest lands and state assistance to municipalities. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes state assistance to municipalities containing exempt privately owned forest lands; expands categories of lands eligible for certain property tax exemptions as forest lands; authorizes tax exemptions for certain conservation easement tracts; provides for violations of certain provisions relating to filing for tax exemptions of forest lands.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT