Bill > S06857

This bill enacts the BIRDIE (Blocking Illegitimate Reservations and Defending Individual Entertainment) Act, which regulates third-party reservation services for state-owned golf courses in New York. The legislation prohibits these services from listing, advertising, promoting, or selling golf course reservations without a written agreement from the state parks office. A third-party reservation service is defined as any entity that facilitates golf tee time or recreational activity bookings through websites, mobile apps, or internet platforms. Violations will result in civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for each unauthorized listing, with all collected penalties to be deposited into a dedicated golf fund. The golf fund will support state-owned golf course maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, youth golf programs, equipment acquisition, and improvements to enhance accessibility and the overall golfing experience. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, giving reservation services time to adjust to the new requirements and potentially secure authorized agreements with the state parks office.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6857