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A 8778

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to The Arc Westchester New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick

New York authorizes transferring unappropriated state land to The Arc Westchester, a disability services nonprofit, to support its operations for individuals with developmental disabilities.

SUBSTITUTED BY S8313
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Bill Summary · A 8778

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 8778 authorizes New York's Commissioner of General Services to transfer ownership of specified unappropriated state land to The Arc Westchester, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill was substituted by Senate Bill S8313 on June 13, 2025, indicating the Senate version superseded the original Assembly measure.

Why is this important

This transfer would provide The Arc Westchester with real estate assets to support its operations and services for a vulnerable population. The disposition of state-owned property has budget implications and represents a policy decision about which nonprofit organizations receive public resources and land.

Potential points of contention

  • Valuation and compensation: No details provided on whether the state receives fair market value or any compensation for the land transfer, raising questions about the public benefit-to-cost ratio
  • Selectivity and precedent: Granting land to one specific nonprofit may prompt similar requests from other organizations and raises transparency questions about selection criteria
  • Alternative uses: The bill doesn't address whether the state considered other uses for this unappropriated land or conducted competitive processes for its disposition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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