Rhinebeck Town Hotel Motel Tax Authorization

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

The New York State Senate has introduced Bill S08188, which would authorize the town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County to establish hotel and motel taxes. The bill is currently in the draft stage and has been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee.

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What changed

New York State Senate Bill S08188, introduced for the 2025-2026 legislative session, proposes to grant the town of Rhinebeck, located in Dutchess County, the authority to levy hotel and motel taxes. The bill is currently in its draft or introduced phase, having been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee. Its progression is at 25%, with an amended version printed on March 27, 2026.

This legislation, if enacted, would allow Rhinebeck to implement a new tax on transient accommodations. Compliance officers for businesses operating hotels and motels within Rhinebeck should monitor the bill's progress through the legislative process. While no specific compliance deadline is yet established, the bill includes provisions for its repeal upon expiration, indicating a potential sunset clause. The primary impact will be on the financial operations of hospitality businesses in Rhinebeck, requiring adjustments to pricing and tax remittance procedures.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of New York State Senate Bill S08188.
Review the final text of the bill if enacted to understand specific tax rates and remittance requirements.
Adjust business operations and financial systems to comply with any new hotel and motel tax imposed by the town of Rhinebeck.

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NY S08188 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly

New York Senate Bill 8188

NY State Legislature page for S08188
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Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on May 20 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-27 - PRINT NUMBER 8188A
Pending: Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
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Title

Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

History

| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | PRINT NUMBER 8188A |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
| 2026-01-07 | Senate | REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |

Same As/Similar To

A08495 (Same As) 2026-03-27 - print number 8495a

New York State Sources

| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8188 |
| Text | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08188&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08188 |
| Text | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08188&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08188A |

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