New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8527: Relates to the clergy property tax exemption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8527 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the clergy property tax exemption. Primary sponsor: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A9570C.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops; clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption shall not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kavanagh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A9570C
- AMENDED ON THIRD READING 8527B
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.763
- PRINT NUMBER 8527A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- REFERRED TO RULES