New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5965: Provides for eminent domain reform and creates the "home and property protection act"; appropriation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5965 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for eminent domain reform and creates the "home and property protection act"; appropriation. Primary sponsor: Mike Fitzpatrick (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for eminent domain reform; creates the "home and property protection act"; creates a temporary state commission to examine eminent domain laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Fitzpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Dave DiPietro | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Jodi Giglio | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 2 |
| John Mikulin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY