NY S07537

Establishes a three-member Village Incorporation Commission within the Department of State, with members appointed by the Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Attorney General, each serving four-year terms.

Transfers authority for receiving village incorporation petitions and making incorporation decisions from individual town supervisors to the new commission, creating a centralized review process.

Requires the commission to conduct two studies before approving incorporation: a feasibility assessment of the proposed village's service delivery and fiscal capacity, and an impact assessment evaluating effects on surrounding towns.

Raises the minimum population requirement for village incorporation from 500 to 2,000 regular inhabitants.

Requires the commission to publish a report within two years with recommendations on petition requirements, population thresholds, voter eligibility, and whether current requirements adequately protect fiscal and taxation interests of residents.

Takes effect January 1, 2024, with exceptions allowing petitions filed before that date to continue under the previous supervisor-approval process.