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- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 4319a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Provides a tax check off box on personal income tax return forms for the life pass it on trust fund
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor Michele Titus
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to providing a tax check off box on personal income tax return forms for the life pass it on trust fund
Purpose
To allow those filing taxes in the state of New York to contribute to the "life pass it on" trust fund for the purposes of outreach and research on this crucial issue.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Taxation and Finance to include space on the personal income tax return form for a 'check off' box that would allow individuals to contribute money to the "life pass it on" trust fund. Moneys in this fund shall be kept separate and shall be expended only for outreach and research related to organ and tissue donation.
Justification
Today, the need for organ and tissue donation is as acute as it has ever been. While the number of organ and tissue donors has remained static, the need for such donations has risen precipitously. Approximately 8,000 New Yorkers are currently on a waiting list for organ donation. Over 500 New Yorkers die each year due to the shortage of donors. In addition, some 15,000 New Yorkers need life saving or life enhancing tissue transplantation. Given the foregoing, the need for outreach and research in this area is tremendous. Currently, on the New York State tax form, one can return a gift to wildlife or to the Olympic fund. It seems only natural that one should have the option of contributing to an organ and tissue donation fund, which over time would have the practical effect of saving lives.
Legislative history
Reintroduction from previous session bill (A.11262), although similar concept was codified in Chapter 415 of the Laws of 2003.
Fiscal implications
None, per effect on the State, noted.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on December 31st in the year in which it shall have become law and apply to all taxable years after such date.
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