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New York Assembly Bill A08122

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08122

Introduced
5/1/25  

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

If passed, A08122 would create a regulatory framework overseeing the installation of significant telecommunications infrastructure in proximity to historically significant sites. The bill mandates the state commissioner of parks, recreation, and historic preservation to facilitate a review process, aimed at assessing the impact of such infrastructures on the surrounding historic environment. The legislation underscores the importance of considering historical contexts in urban planning, thus potentially influencing future telecommunication projects throughout New York.

Summary

Bill A08122 aims to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law by establishing a process for the approval or denial of new large urban telecommunication infrastructures that are proposed to be located within 200 feet of sites listed or eligible for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Places. This legislative move highlights the state's commitment to balancing technological advancements with the preservation of historic sites, ensuring that urban development does not come at the cost of cultural heritage.

Contention

Although A08122 has the intent to protect historical sites while accommodating modern telecommunication needs, it may spark debate among stakeholders. Proponents of the bill may argue that such regulations are necessary for preserving the integrity of historic neighborhoods, while critics might contend that the bill could unnecessarily hinder technological progress and infrastructure development. Disagreements may also arise regarding what constitutes 'large urban telecommunication infrastructure' and how stringent the approval process should be.

Companion Bills

NY S07417

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.

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