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NY S05412

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Leroy Comrie

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires New York City to mitigate property damage when the municipality or its departments create or substantially contribute to an environmental crisis affecting a significant segment of residents
  • Applies when the environmental issue impacts residents' health and causes property damage
  • Mandates that the city use infrastructure it owns or controls to substantially mitigate the environmental issue and provide relief to affected residents
  • Requires the city to develop a clear, objective, and quantifiable plan to obtain relief in a timely manner
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires the city of New York to mitigate property damage caused by environmental issues which are caused by acts or omissions of such municipality.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 5412A

4/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Cities5/14/2015

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