New YorkS 88362025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to certain leases for the exploration, development, and production of gas or oil in state forests, reforestation areas and wildlife management areas

Sponsored By: José M. Serrano (Democratic)

Became Law

RULESENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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Bill Overview

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

No expansion or renewal of old state land oil leases

The law covers oil and gas leases on state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique areas. It applies to leases signed on or before the effective date of the 2025 law that prohibits new leasing on these lands. Assigning, transferring, or changing those leases is allowed but cannot add acreage, expand wells, drill new wells, or build new oil and gas infrastructure; only well‑plugging and cleanup are allowed. These leases cannot be continued or renewed when they expire. This takes effect on the same date as that 2025 law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

José M. Serrano
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 94 • No: 8

Senate vote • 2/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 4

committee vote • 1/27/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 18 • No: 2

committee vote • 1/12/2026