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NY S03206
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Environmental Access to Justice Act" by adding a new section 8-0119 to the environmental conservation law
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Expands legal standing for individuals bringing Article 78 proceedings alleging violations of environmental quality review requirements
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Prohibits courts from denying standing solely because the plaintiff's alleged injury does not differ in kind or degree from injuries suffered by the general public
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Removes a common legal barrier that has prevented citizens from challenging environmental review violations in court
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prevents individuals from being denied standing in private actions alleging violations of the environmental quality review provisions of the environmental conservation law solely on the basis that the injury alleged by such individual does not differ in kind or degree from the injury that would be suffered by the public at large.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026