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- Vetoed memo.252
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.729
- Substituted for A1276
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 63–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1808
- Reported and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
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- Print number 2967a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Relates to a tax credit for visitability
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Charles Lavine
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2967A
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to providing a tax credit for universal visitability
Purpose
To allow a tax credit for either new or retrofitted principal residences which are universally designed to be accessible and adaptable housing.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends the Tax Law to provide a tax credit for a newly constructed principal residence not to exceed $2,750, for universal visitability. Eligibility requirements for universal visitability would be established through guidelines by the Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration. This credit would be effective beginning April 1, 2017.
Justification
This legislation provided a positive incentive for universal design changes to create accessible and adaptable housing which is important to allow individuals to age in place. Universal design changes make residences accessible and user friendly for senior citizens and others with limited mobility. By providing seniors with the opportunity to age in place, this may save some of the costs associated with assisted living or nursing homes. This bill would provide an alternative for many seniors who are able to remain in place with universal design changes. It also will assist in building an inventory of residence which will have universal design to ensure accessibility. The use of a tax credit provides an incentive rather than a mandated approach.
Legislative history
2013-14 S.3956 C/A.7537B
Fiscal implications
Approximately $1 Million
Effective date
Immediately.
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