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A10281AAssembly BillIn Assembly CommitteePending 163d

Tax Video Streaming Services to Fund Media Arts Education

In Assembly committee as of Mar 10, 2026Under review by an Assembly committee.

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✦ Plain-Language Summary

This bill would add a small tax on video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ that operate in New York State. The money collected would go into a new fund dedicated to supporting media arts and technology education programs across the state. New Yorkers who subscribe to streaming services may see a slight increase in their bills as a result.

Details

Introduced
Feb 20, 2026
Body
New York State Assembly
Type
Assembly Bill
Status
In Assembly Committee

Sponsors (1)

Introduced byGeorge AlvarezYour District
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