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NY S01069

Bill

Status

Passed

12/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Serrano

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits exploration, development, and production of natural gas on state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique areas

  • Prohibits exploration, development, and production of oil on state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique areas

  • Expands existing prohibitions that already apply to state park lands, marine and coastal districts, and lands under Lakes Erie and Ontario

  • Amends Section 23-1101 of the Environmental Conservation Law to add these protected land categories

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.52

12/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation4/22/2025
Environmental Conservation1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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