Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 18, 2026Result: passed
(40) (20) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S4780 (2025-26)
Requires a municipality to give notice to an adjacent municipality of the adoption or amendment of certain zoning ordinances or local laws that affect parcels…
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Requires a municipality to give notice to an adjacent municipality of the adoption or amendment of certain zoning ordinances or local laws that affect parcels of land within 500 feet of the adjacent municipal
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Latest action May 18, 2026
New York State Senate
Summary
Requires a municipality to give notice to an adjacent municipality of the adoption or amendment of certain zoning ordinances or local laws that affect parcels of land within 500 feet of the adjacent municipality.
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Amends the General Municipal Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill provides municipalities with information pertaining to proposed changes in local laws or zoning ordinances that affect parcels within 500 feet of neighboring municipalities.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Local Government · New York State Senate
Also referred to Local Governments · New York State Assembly.
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The sponsor's argument
Why James Skoufis says this is needed
This legislation would notify neighboring municipalities of any changes to a municipality's local laws or zoning ordinances that may affect their residents. The town or village may develop and submit comments at a public hearing by informing the neighboring municipality of these proposed changes. This bill will provide detailed information on nearby projects to ensure that neighboring municipalities can make informed comments on the project and its impact on residents. Proposed projects within proximity of a municipal border can have profound effects on the adjacent municipality. Projects can impact the environment, water use, traffic, air quality, and other factors that must be considered. By requiring a complete statement on these projects, municipalities do not have to go through a formal process to obtain materials, which can delay comments by weeks.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentMay 5, 2026Result: passed
(5) (2) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 6, 2025Result: passed
(41) (20) (0) (1)Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentMar 18, 2025Result: passed
(5) (2) (0) (0)
Full history
- May 18, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 18, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
- May 7, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 6, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
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- May 5, 2026
1ST Report CAL.898
1ST REPORT CAL.898
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate
- May 6, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 6, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 6, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
- Mar 20, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 19, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 18, 2025
1ST Report CAL.564
1ST REPORT CAL.564
NY Senate
- Feb 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate