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NY S09180
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
- Requires local government consolidation agreements to include a plan for preserving hamlet names and geographic boundaries of the former entities
- Defines "hamlet" as a geographic designation within a surviving local government that identifies a former constituent government's boundaries for place name identification purposes
- Hamlets provide local identification with traditional governmental entities without creating separate governmental powers
- Amends the General Municipal Law by adding hamlet preservation requirements to the joint consolidation agreement provisions established in 2009
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides for the preservation of the names and geographic areas of hamlets following the consolidation of local government entities.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government2/11/2026
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