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NY S04403
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Allows the Attorney General to approve state land acquisitions when the current owner can convey marketable title, streamlining the review process for conservation land purchases
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Authorizes the Attorney General to accept title insurance policies from reputable commercial insurers naming the State of New York as insured, covering any title defects that would otherwise make title unmarketable
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Amends the Environmental Conservation Law, Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation Law, and Executive Law to implement these changes across relevant state agencies
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Aims to accelerate land acquisition to meet goals in the Climate Action Plan, "30 by 30" conservation law, and 2022 Bond Act commitments
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Intended to relieve land trusts of financial burdens from holding property during lengthy approval processes and reduce the backlog of pending acquisitions
Legislative Description
Authorizes the attorney general to approve certain state land acquisitions made for the purposes of land conservation, and to accept a title policy from a commercial insurer to cover any title defects that would otherwise render the title unmarketable.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
3/2/2026