NY S02192

Establishes requirements for creating new counties: minimum 100,000 inhabitants, at least 100 square miles of contiguous territory, and boundaries that do not divide existing cities, towns, or villages

Requires a feasibility study before petition filing, including proposed operating and capital budgets, asset/liability division plans, and 5-year property tax impact projections

Mandates petitions be signed by at least 10% of voters who cast ballots for governor in the last election in the proposed territory, with review by the State Board of Elections

Requires State Comptroller to issue a financial feasibility decision within 60 days, finding the proposal serves public interest and costs would not unduly burden either the new or remaining county

Creates a referendum process where majority approval establishes the new county, with a 5-year waiting period if defeated or if the Comptroller's decision is unfavorable