Bill > A07892

This bill amends the New York Religious Corporations Law to establish specific requirements for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America regarding court approval processes for real property transactions. The legislation adds a new provision that requires trustees of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to obtain the archbishop's consent before applying to court for permission to mortgage, lease, or sell any real property. Additionally, the bill updates existing legal provisions to include the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese among the religious organizations that have specific procedural requirements when seeking court approval for property transactions. The bill also modifies a previous exemption that allows certain religious corporations to avoid giving notice to the attorney general when making court applications related to property transactions. By specifying these new rules, the legislation provides a clear legal framework for how the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese must handle real estate matters, ensuring that the archbishop's approval is a necessary step in any property-related court proceedings. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7892