Bill > A08591

This bill extends the expiration date of a previous law (originally passed in 2013) that allows the trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty from three specific towns in Suffolk County (Southampton, East Hampton, and Southold) to be considered municipal corporations for the purpose of receiving land at no cost from Suffolk County. Specifically, the bill changes the expiration date from July 31, 2025 to July 31, 2027, effectively giving these local land trust organizations two more years to continue operating under their current legal status. The term "Freeholders and Commonalty" refers to historic local land management organizations with roots in colonial-era land ownership practices, which in these towns continue to play a role in managing and preserving local lands. The bill is a straightforward legislative extension that maintains the current legal framework for these trustees, ensuring they can continue to receive and manage land donations from Suffolk County for an additional two years.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8591