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A 7992

Directs the city of New York to conduct an analysis of stormwater and groundwater issues in southeast Queens

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

The bill requires New York City to conduct a formal analysis of stormwater and groundwater issues specifically in southeast Queens.

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Bill Summary · A 7992

Summary: Assembly Bill A 7992

Overview

Bill A 7992 would require the City of New York to conduct an analysis of stormwater and groundwater issues specifically in southeast Queens. The primary sponsor is AssemblyMember Alicia Hyndman. The measure has moved through the Assembly and is now in the Senate, with formal procedural steps recorded in May 2025.

What the bill would do

  • Directs the City of New York to carry out an analysis focused on stormwater and groundwater concerns in southeast Queens.
  • The summary provided does not specify additional requirements (e.g., scope, methodology, timelines, required deliverables). The core obligation is the mandated analysis, with any further details likely set forth in the bill text or subsequent amendments.

Who would be affected

  • The City of New York (state or local agencies within NYC responsible for stormwater management, groundwater assessment, and related planning).
  • Residents and stakeholders in southeast Queens who experience or could be impacted by stormwater and groundwater conditions.

Legislative history and status (as of May 2025)

  • Introduced: April 16, 2025
  • Assembly actions:
    • April 16, 2025: Referred to CITIES
    • May 6, 2025: Referred/Reported (as part of committee and floor actions)
    • May 8, 2025: Advanced to Third Reading (Cal. 133)
    • May 12, 2025: Passed the Assembly
    • May 12, 2025: Delivered to the Senate
    • May 12, 2025: Referred to CITIES 1 (in the Senate)
  • Status: As of the latest actions, the bill has passed the Assembly and moved to the Senate, where it was referred to the Cities 1 committee.

Related legislation

  • Companion and related bills reference: S 4557 (companion) among others listed (S 3765, S 7863, S 4094, S 2116, S 1567, S 8137, S 1449, etc.). Multiple prior-session bills indicate ongoing interest in stormwater and groundwater issues affecting southeast Queens.

Potential impact and considerations

  • The bill would add a formal analytic process to understand and document stormwater and groundwater conditions in southeast Queens, potentially informing future policy, infrastructure investments, or resilience planning.
  • By mandating analysis, the measure could help identify needs related to drainage, flooding risk, groundwater management, and environmental conditions in the targeted area.
  • Final impact depends on the specifics of the required analysis (scope, deliverables, timelines) as defined in the bill text and any subsequent amendments or implementing regulations.

Next steps

  • If the Senate approves, the bill would require the City of New York to perform the mandated analysis and likely report the findings. The exact reporting requirements and implementation timeline would be clarified in the enacted text and any accompanying amendments.

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

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