NY A03096

Grants the Commissioner of General Services a right of first refusal on any conveyance of federal public lands (managed by Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, or National Park Service) located in New York State

Declares conveyances of federal public lands void unless the state was offered the right of first refusal or the opportunity to arrange transfer to another entity, with the commissioner authorized to seek injunctive relief against non-compliant transfers

Requires a certificate of compliance from the Commissioner of General Services before any federal public land conveyance documents can be recorded with a county clerk, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $5,000

Exempts from the right of first refusal: conveyances pursuant to habitat conservation plans, lease renewals existing as of January 1, 2024, transfers to federally recognized Native American tribes, and foreclosure-acquired properties

Mandates a memorandum of understanding between the Department of General Services and Department of Environmental Conservation to protect against unauthorized conveyances or changes to federal public land designations, including federal monuments