Relates to the applicability of open meetings and freedom of information laws to certain not-for-profit corporations
This bill modifies New York's not-for-profit corporation law to clarify transparency requirements for nonprofits formed "on behalf of" or "at the behest of" government entities (like municipalities, state agencies, or districts). It requires incorporators to disclose government ties in filing documents and mandates that certain nonprofits obtain approval from the Authorities Budget Office before establishing board structures where government officials hold significant influence. Nonprofits created for government purposes must also follow specific contract rules with local governments, including limits on contract terms and requirements for fair compensation. These changes apply directly to local development corporations and similar entities operating under government direction, ensuring greater public oversight of their governance and financial arrangements.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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MINOR
This bill was amended to add a new co-sponsor and accelerate its legislative progress by ordering it to a third reading. The substantive policy content regarding local development corporations remains unchanged, though minor text corrections were made to clarify lease terms and notice requirements.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the amendment only affects the bill's procedural status and sponsor list.
TECHNICAL
Added co-sponsor Alvarez to the list of bill sponsors.
Corrected the lease term limit from ninety-nine years to twenty-five years and updated notice publication requirements to include current estimated fair market value.
TIMELINE
Ordered the bill to a third reading, which moves it closer to becoming law.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2026 · Assembly Mar 31, 2026
How they voted
37–23
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 1, 2026
D
Democratic41
87% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 173A
lower
May 27, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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