Bill > A07793

This bill extends the effectiveness of a 2022 law that provides special legal proceedings for cities, towns, or villages to convey title to abandoned commercial and industrial real property. Specifically, the bill amends the original 2022 legislation by changing the expiration date from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2028, effectively giving local governments three more years to use this legal mechanism for addressing abandoned commercial and industrial properties. The original law created a special legal pathway for municipalities to take ownership of abandoned commercial and industrial properties, and this amendment simply extends the timeframe during which these proceedings can be utilized. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, allowing local governments to continue using this property recovery tool for an additional three years beyond the previous sunset date.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7793