Bill > S06991

This bill modifies the Religious Corporations Law to specifically address the court approval process for real property transactions by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The legislation adds a new requirement that trustees of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese must obtain the consent of their archbishop before making any court application to mortgage, lease, or sell real property. The bill also updates existing legal provisions to include the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese among other religious denominations with specific procedural requirements, such as Protestant Episcopal, Roman Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Presbyterian, and United Methodist churches. Additionally, the bill amends a previous provision that exempts certain churches from providing notice to the attorney general for specific types of legal applications related to property transactions. These changes are intended to provide more structured governance and oversight for property-related decisions within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, ensuring that the archbishop's approval is a mandatory step in any real estate transaction. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6991