Bill > S05616

This bill extends an existing law that allows residential property owners in high-risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds from their property. Specifically, the bill amends a previous authorization by changing the expiration date from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026. This means property owners in these designated high-risk areas will continue to have the legal right to remove reeds from their land for an additional year, which is likely intended to help reduce fire risks in areas prone to brush fires. The extension is straightforward, simply updating the sunset date of the original authorization, and the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5616