Bill > S00546

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to require that historical lands and buildings within the forest preserve be considered for a special historical classification during unit management planning. Specifically, the bill mandates that any lands or buildings located in the forest preserve that are either already listed in the National Register of Historic Places or are eligible for inclusion in that register must be evaluated for a historical classification. This evaluation will be conducted by the responsible agency in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation when developing unit management plans. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of historic sites in the United States worthy of preservation, maintained by the National Park Service. The bill aims to ensure that historically significant properties within forest preserve areas receive appropriate consideration and potential preservation protections during land management planning processes. The legislation will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S546