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Senate bill · S9538 (2025-26)

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey real property at the former Buffalo psychiatric center to the Richardson Center Corporation

New York State Senate

Same as A10733, the matching bill in the Assembly.

PassedLatest action Jun 4, 2026

Sponsor: April Baskin (State Senator, District 63, Democratic)

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Summary

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey real property at the former Buffalo psychiatric center to the Richardson Center Corporation for the purposes of constructing a mixed-use campus for the community benefit.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill authorizes the Commissioner of General Services, with the consent of the Commissioner of Mental Health, to transfer and convey approximately 1.62 acres of state-owned land located on the former Buffalo Psychiatric Center campus to the Richardson Center corporation for the development of a mixed-use campus that will serve the public and advance community revitalization..

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Investigations And Government Operations · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

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The sponsor's argument

Why April Baskin says this is needed

The former Buffalo Psychiatric Center campus represents one of Western New York's most architecturally and historically significant sites. In recent years, portions of the campus have been successfully revitalized through a public-private partnership led by the Richardson Center Corpo- ration, transforming underutilized state property into a hub for econom- ic activity, tourism, and community engagement. However, several smaller parcels remain under state ownership and are currently underutilized, creating gaps in the cohesive redevelopment of the campus. Without legislative authorization, the transfer of these parcels cannot proceed, limiting the ability to fully realize a unified vision for the site. The subject parcels are no longer needed for state operations. Convey- ing them to a capable steward ensures they are returned to productive use rather than remaining idle. The Richardson Center Corporation has demonstrated a strong commitment to preserving the historic integrity of the campus while creating accessible, community-oriented spaces. This bill ensures the land will be used for a mixed-use campus that benefits residents and visitors alike.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateJun 2, 2026Result: passed

    (61) (0) (0) (2)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Investigations And Government Operations

    Senate Investigations And Government OperationsMay 12, 2026Result: passed

    (7) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Jun 4, 2026

    Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.509

    ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.509

    NY Assembly

  2. Jun 4, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED ASSEMBLY

    NY Assembly

  3. Jun 4, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    NY Assembly

  4. Jun 4, 2026

    Substituted

    SUBSTITUTED FOR A10733A

    NY Assembly

  5. Jun 2, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    NY Senate

Show full history (10 earlier events)
  1. Jun 2, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  2. Jun 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    NY Assembly

  3. Jun 1, 2026

    Reference Changed to Ways and Means

    REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    NY Assembly

  4. May 27, 2026

    Amend and Recommit to Governmental Operations

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

  5. May 26, 2026

    Amended

    AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9538A

    NY Senate

  6. May 14, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    NY Senate

  7. May 13, 2026

    2ND Report CAL.

    2ND REPORT CAL.

    NY Senate

  8. May 12, 2026

    1ST Report CAL.1079

    1ST REPORT CAL.1079

    NY Senate

  9. Mar 27, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

  10. Mar 20, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

    NY Senate

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