A 2571 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the practice of professional geology

This bill allows certain New York corporations already practicing engineering or land surveying before 1935 to add professional geology to their services. To do so, they must amend their corporate charters by December 31, 2028, to include geology as a purpose and have at least one licensed geologist serving as a director or officer. The bill requires these companies to comply with all existing geology practice laws and regulations. It specifically affects legacy engineering and surveying firms seeking to expand their professional services into geology.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2026

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What changed between versions

A2571B → A2571C · 2 edits

MINOR

This bill version update reflects procedural changes rather than substantive policy changes. The bill was amended and recommitted to the Committee on Higher Education for further consideration, and the effective date was changed from immediate to 180 days after becoming law.

Scope change

No substantive scope changes; the bill's content regarding geology practice authorization remains unchanged.

TIMELINE

The bill's effective date was changed from 'immediately' to 'one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law', giving more time for implementation.

PROCEDURAL

The bill was recommitted to the Committee on Higher Education with amendments and ordered reprinted, indicating it is still under legislative review.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 2571C

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 2571B

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 2571A

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

1 primary · 16 co-sponsors