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NY S04436
Bill
Status
2/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Requires agreements to include provision of trash bags and pickup services, safety briefings, and reflective safety gear for volunteers working near moving vehicles.
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Requires municipalities to install identifying signs recognizing volunteers or groups adopting particular municipal parks, shorelines, roadways, lakes, or sections of public land.
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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