S.1355 Summary

• Adds Article 16 to Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law requiring municipalities to report on parkland alienation (sale, lease, discontinuance, or use change) authorized by state legislation.

• Requires municipalities' chief executive officers to submit reports by December 31st of the year following enactment of alienation legislation, including narrative status and attestation of compliance with all conditions.

• Mandates municipalities file annual interim reports if conditions are not met, with enforcement action possible if conditions remain unmet by December 31st of the third calendar year following legislation enactment.

• Defines "municipal parkland" as property owned by counties, towns, cities, villages, school districts, or other political subdivisions used for public park, recreation, or open space purposes.

• Authorizes the Attorney General to bring injunctive relief actions against municipalities violating reporting requirements or parkland alienation legislation conditions.