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NY S05159
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Requires the community gardens task force to assess all community gardens on publicly owned land for potential designation as Critical Environmental Areas (CEAs) under state environmental regulations
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Status report due to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2026, with full assessment completed by January 1, 2027
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Mandates follow-up assessments of new community gardens on publicly owned land by January 1, 2031, and every five years thereafter
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Task force must consult with community garden members about garden characteristics and with the Department of Environmental Conservation regarding CEA designation requirements
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Written summaries must be provided to garden leadership and relevant agencies, including recommendations for CEA designation for eligible gardens
Legislative Description
Requires the community gardens task force to conduct an assessment of all community gardens located on publicly owned land in the state to facilitate each garden's designation as a critical environmental area.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 5159A
3/5/2026