New York law updates Suffolk County hotel and motel tax revenue distribution for tourism, culture, and infrastructure

Original title: Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county

Last action · July 6, 2026: SIGNED CHAP.165Sponsors: Steve Stern and 11 others

Companion · S 10633same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Suffolk County must update how it distributes hotel and motel tax revenues, allocating specific amounts to tourism promotion, cultural programs, museums, historic sites, park purposes, and a newly established lighthouse organization, while also funding the .

Why it matters

Changes funding allocations for local cultural institutions, museums, parks, and infrastructure projects across Suffolk County towns by adjusting hotel and motel tax revenue distributions and establishing new dedicated funding streams.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Suffolk County hospitality sector

Receives dedicated annual funding of $150,000 for sector promotion and support.

Directly affected

Suffolk County museums and historical societies

Receive specific allocations of tax revenue for operational and program support.

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Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation

Receives $2,500,000 annually for the care, maintenance, and interpretation of historic structures and natural areas.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are hotel and motel tax revenues in Suffolk County distributed under the new law?

Revenues are distributed under a revised formula that provides specific annual dollar amounts to tourism promotion, hospitality support, cultural programs across various towns, accredited museums, historic sites, parks, film promotion, and general county park purposes, with remaining funds going to the .

What can the Suffolk County Infrastructure Fund be used for between 2026 and 2029?

Between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2029, remaining revenue may be spent on capital improvements for county-owned tourism properties, accredited museums and performance venues, bridge reconstruction projects, Shinnecock Canal infrastructure, and wastewater or coastal resiliency projects, provided the fund retains a minimum balance of $5 million.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

15 actions

Jul 6, 2026HouseEnrolled
SIGNED CHAP.165
Jul 2, 2026HouseEnrolled
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
Jun 4, 2026Senate
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
Jun 4, 2026SenateFloor
PASSED SENATE
Jun 4, 2026Senate
3RD READING CAL.1816
Jun 4, 2026Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S10633

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Jun 4, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO RULES
Jun 4, 2026House
DELIVERED TO SENATE
Jun 4, 2026HouseFloor
PASSED ASSEMBLY
Jun 4, 2026House
HOME RULE REQUEST
Jun 4, 2026House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.528
Jun 4, 2026House
RULES REPORT CAL.528
Jun 4, 2026House
REPORTED
Jun 4, 2026HouseCommittee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
Jun 1, 2026HouseCommittee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

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