S 2555 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to requirements for explanatory statements regarding disposal of property

This bill (S 2555) requires public authorities in New York to include the names of all beneficial owners in statements explaining property sales or transfers. It directly affects public entities disposing of assets, such as when selling land or equipment to private parties. The key provision mandates disclosing the names of individuals who own or control the receiving entity - defined as anyone with ownership interest or practical control over the entity’s funds/assets. This aims to increase transparency about who ultimately benefits from public property transactions.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2025

How they voted

620
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 63
Mar 25, 2025
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Leroy Comrie
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
NY
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