New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 3206: Allows a person to institute an action for a violation of the provisions of the environmental quality review even if the injury does not affect the public at large
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3206 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows a person to institute an action for a violation of the provisions of the environmental quality review even if the injury does not affect the public at large. Primary sponsor: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prevents individuals from being denied standing in private actions alleging violations of the environmental quality review provisions of the environmental conservation law solely on the basis that the injury alleged by such individual does not differ in kind or degree from the injury that would be suffered by the public at large.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kavanagh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION