New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5616: Extends the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5616 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Extends the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds. Primary sponsor: Andrew Lanza (Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A6195.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends, until December 31, 2026, the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Lanza | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform | Senate | 24 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A6195
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1054
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION