Bill > A09422

This bill requires county planning departments to review certain annexation petitions that could potentially impact county-provided services, specifically those involving water or sewer services. Under the proposed legislation, if an annexation petition would require county or county agency approval for providing water or sewer services in the area being annexed, the county planning agency or regional planning council must be consulted before the governing boards of the municipalities involved can make a final determination on the annexation. The bill amends existing sections of the general municipal law to mandate that these petitions be referred to the county planning agency for review and recommendation. This additional step is intended to ensure that county-level infrastructure and service considerations are thoroughly evaluated before an annexation is approved. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to any annexation petitions that have not yet received a final determination from the affected governing boards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9422