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NY S01525

Bill

Status

Passed

12/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of State to provide technical assistance to municipalities upon request when a college or university closes within their jurisdiction
  • Mandates cooperation between the Department of State, Department of Economic Development, and Department of Education in delivering this assistance
  • Covers workforce transition and development support for affected communities
  • Includes assistance with attracting new employers, developing plans for vacated land and buildings, and planning for dealing with creditors holding financial interests in the closed institution's assets
  • Explicitly prohibits the state from becoming a party to any legal proceedings related to this technical assistance

Legislative Description

Directs the department of state, in cooperation with other departments, to provide technical assistance to any municipality, upon request, that has had a college or university close within such municipality.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.21

12/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations5/28/2025
Finance1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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