Bill > A00483

This bill amends the New York State Education Law to allow certain foreign not-for-profit corporations engaged in specific conservation efforts to obtain a certificate of authority to do business in New York and provide professional engineering services. Specifically, these not-for-profit corporations can now legally operate in the state if their work involves restoration or conservation efforts related to tidal wetlands, freshwater wetlands, habitat restoration, groundwater recharge, or natural infrastructure. The bill modifies existing regulations to explicitly permit these organizations to apply for and receive certificates of authorization, which are valid for three years and subject to oversight by the State University of New York's Board of Regents. The key goal is to remove legal barriers that previously prevented these conservation-focused engineering organizations from conducting their work in New York, while ensuring that such work is performed by licensed professional engineers and adheres to state professional service regulations. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A483