S 2556 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to disposals and contracts for disposal of property

This bill (S 2556) requires New York public authorities to sell or transfer property at fair market value unless specific exemptions apply, such as sales to other government entities or if the transfer serves a clear public interest. It adds new rules for contracts containing "right of first refusal," mandating that property must transfer at or above fair market value when that right is exercised. Authorities must publicly disclose detailed information about below-market sales - including appraisals, transfer purposes, community benefits, and competing offers - and provide written notice to state officials for non-government sales. The law affects all state public authorities managing public assets, ensuring transparency and preventing undervalued sales without proper justification.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025

How they voted

630
Passed
Total votes 63
Apr 1, 2025
D Democratic41
41 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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