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NY S08836
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jose Serrano
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AI Summary
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Allows existing oil and gas leases in state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique areas entered before a 2025 law change to be assigned, transferred, or modified without being considered new leases
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Prohibits any assignment, transfer, or modification of these grandfathered leases from increasing acreage, expanding existing wells, drilling new wells, or building new oil/gas infrastructure
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Permits only well-plugging and remediation activities under modified or transferred legacy leases
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Bars renewal or continuation of these legacy leases upon their expiration
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Takes effect on the same date as the 2025 law (S.1069/A.1179) prohibiting new oil and gas leases on state lands
Legislative Description
Provides that the assignment, transfer, or modification of leases for exploration, development, and production of gas or oil in state forests, reforestation areas and wildlife management areas shall not allow expansion or extension of such provisions.
Last Action
returned to senate
3/10/2026