S 6165 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the applicability of open meetings and freedom of information laws to certain not-for-profit corporations

This bill modifies New York's not-for-profit corporation law to increase transparency for organizations incorporated on behalf of government entities. It requires incorporators to disclose if a nonprofit is formed at the request of a municipal corporation, state authority, or district (Section 402, added paragraph 9). Corporations must also obtain consent from the Authorities Budget Office if their structure involves government officials in leadership roles (Section 404, added paragraph w). These changes apply specifically to local development corporations and similar entities, ensuring their governance aligns with public oversight requirements.

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2026

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S6165 → S6165A · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends New York's not-for-profit corporation laws to require specific disclosures when a non-profit is formed at the request of a government entity. It mandates that the corporation's certificate of incorporation must state if it is being created on behalf of a municipal, state, or local authority and identify that entity. Additionally, it requires the director of the authorities budget office to approve the certificate if the proposed non-profit will allow government officials to control its board or executive leadership.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of required government oversight and disclosure for non-profit corporations that have ties to or are controlled by public authorities.

REQUIREMENT

Requires the certificate of incorporation to include a statement identifying any municipal, state, or local authority on whose behalf the corporation is being incorporated.

Mandates consent from the director of the authorities budget office for certificates of incorporation that indicate government officials will select the board, control voting strength, or serve as the chief executive officer.

Extended the maximum lease term for local development corporations from ninety-nine years to twenty-five years.

Updated the notice period for public hearings regarding property sales or leases from ten days to twenty-one days.

Changed the required fair market value description in public notices from 'estimated' to 'current estimated'.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2025

How they voted

36–22

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 63

Jun 4, 2025

D Democratic41

35 Yea 1 Nay 5

85% Yea

R Republican22

1 Yea 21 Nay

95% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 6165A

upper

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

upper

Jun 4, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Jun 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor