All Roll Calls
Yes: 193 • No: 0
New YorkA 67902025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Relates to tax credits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers
Sponsored By: Karen McMahon (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
WAYS AND MEANSRULESBUDGET AND REVENUE
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Bigger income tax credit for volunteers
For tax years starting before January 1, 2026, qualifying New York residents get a $200 credit; spouses who both qualify get $400 on a joint return. Starting January 1, 2026, the credit rises to $800 per person, or $1,600 for qualifying spouses filing jointly. From 2026, volunteers must be active for the full tax year, and a related property tax exemption no longer blocks the credit. Before 2026, that exemption generally blocks the credit; a special rule preserves the 2007 credit in certain cases, including when the assessor was notified by December 31, 2007, of plans to end the exemption. Any credit above tax owed is credited or refunded without interest. The law takes effect April 1 after enactment.
More areas qualify for volunteer tax breaks
Enrolled members of incorporated volunteer fire companies, fire departments, and voluntary ambulance services may qualify for a service-related property tax exemption. They must live in a city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district, or county served by their organization. The law takes effect April 1 after enactment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karen McMahon
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Andrew Hevesi
Democratic • House
Angelo J. Morinello
Republican • House
Angelo Santabarbara
Democratic • House
Anil Beephan Jr.
Republican • House
Anna Kelles
Democratic • House
Aron Wieder
Democratic • House
Brian Manktelow
Republican • House
Carrie Woerner
Democratic • House
Charles Lavine
Democratic • House
Chris Burdick
Democratic • House
Chris Tague
Republican • House
Christopher Eachus
Democratic • House
Dana Levenberg
Democratic • House
David DiPietro
Republican • House
Didi Barrett
Democratic • House
Donna Lupardo
Democratic • House
Doug Smith
Republican • House
Gabriella Romero
Democratic • House
Harry B. Bronson
Democratic • House
Jake Ryan Blumencranz
Republican • House
Jeff Gallahan
Republican • House
Jen Lunsford
Democratic • House
Jo Anne Simon
Democratic • House
Joe Angelino
Republican • House
Joe DeStefano
Republican • House
John Lemondes
Republican • House
John T. McDonald III
Democratic • House
Jonathan Jacobson
Democratic • House
Joseph Sempolinski
Republican • House
Judy Griffin
Democratic • House
Kalman Yeger
Democratic • House
Karl Brabenec
Republican • House
Kenneth Blankenbush
Republican • House
Kwani O'Pharrow
Democratic • House
Marianne Buttenschon
Democratic • House
MaryJane Shimsky
Democratic • House
Matthew Simpson
Republican • House
Michael Cashman
Democratic • House
Patrick Burke
Democratic • House
Patrick Chludzinski
Republican • House
Patrick J. Carroll
Democratic • House
Paula Kay
Democratic • House
Phil Steck
Democratic • House
Rebecca Kassay
Democratic • House
Rebecca Seawright
Democratic • House
Robert Smullen
Republican • House
Sam Berger
Democratic • House
Sarah Clark
Democratic • House
Scott Gray
Republican • House
Scott H. Bendett
Republican • House
Simcha Eichenstein
Democratic • House
Stacey Pheffer Amato
Democratic • House
Stefani Zinerman
Democratic • House
Stephen Hawley
Republican • House
Steve Stern
Democratic • House
Steven Otis
Democratic • House
Tommy Schiavoni
Democratic • House
William Conrad
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/1/2026
FLOOR Vote
Yes: 60 • No: 0
House vote • 5/14/2026
Assembly floor vote
Yes: 133 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
APPROVAL MEMO.4
10/16/2026HouseSIGNED CHAP.313
10/16/2026HouseDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
10/16/2026HouseRETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
6/1/2026SenatePASSED SENATE
6/1/2026Senate3RD READING CAL.1466
6/1/2026SenateSUBSTITUTED FOR S6233A
6/1/2026SenateREFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
5/14/2026SenateDELIVERED TO SENATE
5/14/2026HousePASSED ASSEMBLY
5/14/2026HouseORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.119
5/14/2026HouseRULES REPORT CAL.119
5/14/2026HouseREPORTED
5/14/2026HouseREPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
5/12/2026HousePRINT NUMBER 6790A
5/4/2026HouseAMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
5/4/2026HouseREFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
1/7/2026HouseREFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
3/14/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment A
5/4/2026
Original
3/14/2025
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