Bill > A06195

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 statute from 2011 by changing the expiration date of the authorization from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026. The extension provides Staten Island homeowners in areas prone to brush fires with continued permission to manage reed growth on their properties, which can be a fire hazard. By allowing property owners to proactively remove reeds, the law helps mitigate potential fire risks in these designated high-risk zones. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, ensuring that homeowners can continue to maintain their properties with this specific reed-removal authorization for an additional year beyond the previous expiration date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6195