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S7204Senate2015-2016 Session

Authorizes gifts, on personal income tax returns, for substance use disorder education and recovery

Sponsor George AmedoreSD-46+2 co-sponsorsAffects Finance
Status
In Senate Committee
Finance
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Finance

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Primary sponsor
George Amedore

Senator · Senate District 46

Chair, Alcoholism And Drug Abuse

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Title of bill

An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing a gift for substance use disorder education and recovery on personal income tax returns; to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the substance use disorder education and recovery fund; and to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to providing grants for substance use disorder education and recovery

Purpose

This legislation establishes a gift for substance use disorder education and recovery on personal income tax returns.

Summary of provisions

Section 1: Adds section 629-b to the tax law.

Section 2: Adds section 89-i to the state finance law.

Section 3: Adds section 19.45 to the mental hygiene law.

Section 4: Sets the effective date as immediately.

Justification

This legislation creates a personal income tax check-off which will be known as the substance use disorder education and recovery fund. The money in this fund will be used for the purpose of providing grants to organizations dedicated to providing education, prevention, treatment or recovery to those suffering from substance use disorders. An income tax check-off will provide an easy way for New Yorkers to help provide support for those suffering from substance use disorders and their families.

Legislative history

This is a new bill.

Fiscal implications

None to the state.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately

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