Bill > A06365

This bill amends two existing laws - the Urban Development Corporation Act and the General Municipal Law - to expand the definition of "substandard or insanitary area" by explicitly including temporarily erected structures such as scaffolding. Previously, these areas were defined by terms like blighted, deteriorated, or having a blighting influence on surrounding areas, but the definition did not specifically mention temporary structures. By adding language that explicitly includes "temporarily erected structures including but not limited to scaffolding," the bill broadens the scope of what can be considered a substandard or insanitary area. This change could potentially impact urban renewal programs by allowing these temporary structures to be considered when assessing areas for redevelopment or improvement. The modifications are identical in both the Urban Development Corporation Act and the General Municipal Law, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6365