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NY A09511
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Glick
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AI Summary
- Restricts modifications to existing gas and oil leases on state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique areas that were entered into before a 2025 law change
- Prohibits any lease assignment, transfer, or modification from increasing acreage, expanding existing wells, drilling new wells, or building new gas/oil infrastructure
- Allows only well-plugging and remediation activities under modified or transferred leases
- Prohibits continuation or renewal of such leases upon expiration
- Takes effect on the same date as the 2025 law (S.1069/A.1179) that prohibits new gas and oil leasing on these state lands
Legislative Description
Provides that the assignment, transfer, or modification of leases for exploration, development, and production of gas or oil in state forests, reforestation areas and wildlife management areas shall not allow expansion or extension of such provisions.
Last Action
substituted by s8836
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/12/2026
Environmental Conservation1/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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