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A 10326

Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to alienate certain lands used as parklands and to lease such lands for cell tower installation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Kassay

Allows Brookhaven to transfer parkland and lease it for cell tower installation.

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Bill Summary · A 10326

Bill overview

  • Bill: A 10326
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Title: Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to alienate certain lands used as parklands and to lease such lands for cell tower installation
  • Primary sponsor: (Co-sponsor) Rebecca Kassay
  • Current status (as of the provided action history): Reported from committees, referred to Rules, passed the Assembly, delivered to Senate, and referred to Local Government; also noted prior referrals to Ways and Means and Local Governments. The bill has been advanced through several procedural steps and is on its way to potential floor consideration in the Senate.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill authorizes the town of Brookhaven to alienate (transfer away) certain lands that are used as parklands.
  • It also authorizes Brookhaven to lease those parklands for the installation of cellular phone towers (cell towers).
  • In short, the bill provides a legal mechanism for converting parkland into privately controlled or leased land specifically for hosting cell tower infrastructure, subject to statutory procedures.

Key provisions and changes

  • Authority to alienate parkland:
    • Grants Brookhaven explicit authority to alienate lands currently designated and used as parklands.
    • Likely touches on requirements for authorization, competitive processes, and potentially public notice or approvals, though the exact procedural specifics are not detailed in the provided summary.
  • Authority to lease for cell towers:
    • Permits Brookhaven to lease the alienated parkland to private entities or carriers for the purpose of installing and operating cell towers.
    • May include terms related to lease duration, rent, enhancements, maintenance, and compliance with telecommunications and land-use regulations.
  • Scope of lands:
    • The lands affected are described as those used as parklands within the town of Brookhaven; the bill presumably defines or references how “parklands” are identified (e.g., parcels protected for recreation, open space, or municipal park use).
  • Compliance and oversight:
    • Given the bill’s passage through local government committees and rules, it likely requires adherence to state and local processes for disposition of parkland, including any required public notices, environmental reviews, or local referenda where applicable.

Who would be affected

  • Brookhaven Town government:
    • Gained/blocked by the proposed authorization to alienate parkland and enter into leases for cell towers; would need to implement the statutory process, ensure compliance, and manage lease agreements.
  • Parkland parcels within Brookhaven:
    • Parcels that are currently designated and used as parklands could be alienated and converted to hosting cell towers.
  • Private sector / telecommunication providers:
    • Potential lessees or builders of cell towers on parkland parcels, subject to lease terms and regulatory compliance.
  • Local residents and the broader public:
    • Impacts could include changes in park access, recreational use, aesthetics, noise, and potential visual or environmental considerations associated with cell towers and associated infrastructure.
    • Public notice and oversight provisions (not fully detailed in the summary) could influence how communities are informed and how concerns are addressed.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative journey:
    • Referred to Local Governments (2/20/2026)
    • Amended and recommitted to Local Governments (4/20/2026)
    • Print number issued (A 10326A) (4/20/2026)
    • Referred to Ways and Means (4/20/2026) and later to Rules (5/29/2026)
    • Reported andPASSed the Assembly (5/29/2026)
    • Delivered to Senate and referred to Local Government (5/29/2026)
  • Current stage:
    • The bill has been reported by committees, referred to the Senate Local Government committee, and advanced toward possible Senate floor action.
  • Timeline implications:
    • If enacted, the effective date and any transition timelines for implementing alienation and leasing provisions would depend on the final text and any sunset clauses or regulatory schedules included in the statute.

Notes for readers

  • The bill focuses on reallocating parkland to enable telecommunication infrastructure, which is a common policy tool to expand mobile coverage but often requires careful balancing of public park use, environmental considerations, and community input.
  • The precise procedural requirements (e.g., public hearings, environmental reviews, notice, or voting thresholds) and the specific terms of any leases would be detailed in the final bill text and any accompanying regulations or local ordinances.

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

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