Bill > A01938

This bill amends two existing sections of New York state law to include Orange County within the definition of a "designated community" for purposes of community preservation funds. Specifically, the bill modifies the General Municipal Law and the Tax Law to expand the list of Hudson Valley counties that qualify as designated communities from Putnam, Ulster, and Westchester to now also include Orange County. By adding Orange County to this definition, towns and cities within Orange County will become eligible for community preservation funds, which are typically used to support local conservation, historic preservation, and community development initiatives. The change is relatively straightforward, simply inserting the word "Orange" into the existing legal text, and the bill includes a provision for immediate implementation upon passage. This modification will provide Orange County municipalities with additional financial resources for local preservation and community enhancement efforts.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1938