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NY S00384
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Grants the Commissioner of General Services a right of first refusal on any conveyance of federal public lands in New York, including lands managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, and National Park Service
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Declares conveyances of federal public lands void from the beginning unless the state was offered the right of first refusal or the opportunity to arrange transfer to another entity
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Requires a certificate of compliance from the Commissioner of General Services before any deed related to federal land conveyance can be recorded with a county clerk, with documents titled "Federal Public Land Deed of Conveyance"
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Exempts certain transfers from the right of first refusal, including lands conveyed under conservation plans, lease renewals existing as of January 1, 2024, and transfers to federally recognized Native American tribes
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Imposes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for knowingly filing conveyance documents without the required compliance certificate, with penalties deposited into the general fund
Legislative Description
Establishes a right of first refusal in the state for federal public land to be transferred to private parties; prohibits the recording of any deeds for lands that have been transferred out of federal ownership to private ownership without giving the state the right of first refusal.
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
3/12/2026