New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07417

Introduced
4/15/25  

Caption

Requires the state commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to create a process to approve or deny any new large urban telecommunication infrastructure that is proposed to be located within two hundred feet of any site listed on the State Register or the National Register or eligible to be listed on the National Register.

Impact

The bill will have a notable impact on the regulation of telecommunication structures, as it establishes a framework that prioritizes the protection of historic sites in urban settings. By requiring approval processes for installations near these locations, the legislation could potentially limit the placement of new telecommunications infrastructure. This may encourage telecommunication companies to consider alternative locations or designs that are less intrusive to the historic environment.

Summary

S07417 aims to amend the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law in New York by directing the state commissioner to develop a process for the approval or denial of new large urban telecommunication infrastructure, particularly those that exceed eight feet in height and are proposed within 200 feet of sites listed on the state or national registers of historic places. This initiative is intended to ensure that any new telecommunication installations in urban areas are sensitive to the historical significance of nearby locations, helping to preserve the cultural heritage of the state.

Contention

Discussion surrounding S07417 may hinge on the balance between technological advancement and the preservation of historical sites. Proponents of the bill might argue that it is crucial for maintaining the integrity and aesthetic value of heritage sites against the backdrop of urban modernization. However, opponents may contend that imposing such restrictions could hinder technological progress and growth within urban areas, making it difficult for cities to enhance their telecommunication capabilities. This tension between preservation and progress is likely to be a focal point in debates as the bill moves through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

NY A08122

Same As Requires the state commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to create a process to approve or deny any new large urban telecommunication infrastructure that is proposed to be located within two hundred feet of any site listed on the State Register or the National Register or eligible to be listed on the National Register.

Previously Filed As

NY A02404

Prohibits registered sex offenders from using or being within five hundred feet of any state or municipal-owned park.

NY A08052

Requires all limited use motorcycles sold in the State of New York be registered; relates to registration fees; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate regulations.

NY S07860

Requires all limited use motorcycles sold in the State of New York be registered; relates to registration fees; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate regulations.

NY A04223

Requires registering with the sex offender registry no later than five days after any change of address.

NY A10200

Requires registering with the sex offender registry no later than five days after any change of address.

NY S07045

Enacts the "cannabis adult-use transition act"; increases the number of members on the state cannabis advisory board from thirteen to seventeen voting appointed members; provides that an eligible registered organization shall be authorized as a registered organization adult-use cultivator processor distributor retail dispensary upon approval of an application to the office of cannabis management that must be available to such registered organizations no later than August first, two thousand twenty-three and remain available thereafter; provides that the office must approve or deny such application within thirty days of its submission or it shall be deemed approved; makes related provisions.

NY A07666

Enacts the "cannabis adult-use transition act"; increases the number of members on the state cannabis advisory board from thirteen to seventeen voting appointed members; provides that an eligible registered organization shall be authorized as a registered organization adult-use cultivator processor distributor retail dispensary upon approval of an application to the office of cannabis management that must be available to such registered organizations no later than August first, two thousand twenty-three and remain available thereafter; provides that the office must approve or deny such application within thirty days of its submission or it shall be deemed approved; makes related provisions.

NY A01693

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles, in cooperation with the New York state board of elections, to ensure that no persons who are not eligible to register to vote within the state are registered to vote by the actions of the department.

NY S03048

Changes the time period for the annual national change of address system check for registered voters to January.

NY A02518

Increases the minimum insurance coverage requirements for automobiles registered and/or operated within the state of New York.

Similar Bills

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