Authorizing a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing a real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty” Read the full text
Finance
What it does
This bill would provide an exemption from real property taxes for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Real property owned by a surviving spouse and constituting the primary residence of such spouse would be exempt up to 50% of the assessed valuation of the property. The exemption would be available beginning July 1, 2027.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Mar 10, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Mar 10, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Finance committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Linda Lee · chairAlexa AvilésChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyFrank MoranoJames F. GennaroJustin E. SanchezLincoln RestlerMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPhil WongSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShaun AbreuShirley AldebolVirginia Maloney
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 725
officialInt. No. 725
officialMemorandum in Support
officialMarch 10, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 3-10-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Mar 10, 2026).