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NY S02553

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Toby Stavisky

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the city's parks commissioner to repair sidewalk flags damaged by tree root growth from trees under the city's exclusive care

  • Applies only to sidewalks adjacent to owner-occupied class one or class two residential condominiums/cooperatives used exclusively for residential purposes, or adjacent to houses of religious worship

  • Mandates the commissioner prune tree roots causing sidewalk damage before making repairs

  • Requires all sidewalk repairs to conform to rules and specifications set by the commissioner of transportation

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires the city of New York to repair any sidewalk damaged by a tree under its exclusive care that is adjacent to any class one property, class two condo or coop or any house of religious worship.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules12/28/2020
Cities1/8/2020
Rules6/20/2019
Cities1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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