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NY S04436

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Article 13-BB of the General Municipal Law to expand adopt-a-municipal program eligibility to include lakes alongside existing parks, shorelines, and roadways.

  • Authorizes county, city, town, and village governing bodies to enter into agreements with volunteers or groups to reduce and remove litter from municipal parks, shorelines, roadways, lakes, and public lands.

  • Requires agreements to include provision of trash bags and pickup services, safety briefings, and reflective safety gear for volunteers working near moving vehicles.

  • Requires municipalities to install identifying signs recognizing volunteers or groups adopting particular municipal parks, shorelines, roadways, lakes, or sections of public land.

  • Provides liability protection to municipalities and their employees for damages resulting from volunteer or group actions or activities under these programs.

Legislative Description

Includes lakes in adopt-a-municipal park, shoreline or roadway programs.

Last Action

RECOMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/2/2022
Local Government2/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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