StateNew York

S 7966: Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and beach club tax

Patricia Canzoneri-FitzpatrickTo Governor

S 7966 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 30/100

Bill summary

Official

Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach, county of Nassau to impose a three percent hotel, motel and beach club tax; defines "beach club" as a facility formed, organized or operated by any person, firm or corporation, located on or contiguous to an ocean beach, permitting sunbathing, swimming and other allied recreati...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Generates new general fund revenue for the village
  • Provides fiscal autonomy to local government

Risks

  • Increases costs for tourists and beach club members
  • Potential competitive disadvantage for local businesses

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Funds local public services

Risks

  • Tax burden falls on visitors and local service users
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

The 3% tax increase may impact local hospitality and beach club attendance

Limitation

Tax implementation is subject to future local law enactment by the village board

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

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Enacted

Upcoming
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