New YorkA 61952025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Extends the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds

Sponsored By: Charles Fall (Democratic)

Became Law

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Staten Island fire-zone homeowners can remove reeds

If you own a residential property in a designated high-risk brush fire area on Staten Island, you can cut and remove reeds on your land. The law takes effect immediately. This authority remains in place through December 31, 2026. It helps homeowners reduce brush-fire risk.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Charles Fall

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Dana Levenberg

    Democratic • House

  • William Colton

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 62 • No: 0

House vote 6/9/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 62 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.216

    8/7/2025House
  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    8/4/2025House
  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/9/2025Senate
  4. PASSED SENATE

    6/9/2025Senate
  5. 3RD READING CAL.1054

    6/9/2025Senate
  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S5616

    6/9/2025Senate
  7. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    4/30/2025Senate
  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    4/30/2025House
  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    4/30/2025House
  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.164

    4/30/2025House
  11. RULES REPORT CAL.164

    4/30/2025House
  12. REPORTED

    4/30/2025House
  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    4/30/2025House
  14. REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    2/27/2025House

Bill Text

  • Original

    2/27/2025

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