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A 4519

Directs the department of economic development to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Fall

directs the NY Department of Economic Development to study ways to increase public access to New York City museums.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 4519

Summary of New York Bill A 4519

Overview

Bill A 4519 would direct the New York Department of Economic Development to conduct a study focused on increasing public access to museums in New York City. The measure was introduced on February 4, 2025 and has been referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee.

  • Primary sponsor: Charles Fall
  • Status: Referred to Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development (Feb. 4, 2025)
  • Related/companion legislation: S 3747 (Senate companion); A 3059 (prior-session related bill)

Purpose and Scope

  • The core purpose of A 4519 is to require the Department of Economic Development (DED) to study ways to increase public access to museums in New York City.
  • The provided text does not detail the study’s methodology, scope, deliverables, or timeline beyond the general directive to perform the study.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Directs the Department of Economic Development to conduct a study examining options for increasing public access to NYC museums.
  • The bill does not specify additional provisions, such as funding, reporting requirements, milestones, or implementation steps, in the information available.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary entity: New York Department of Economic Development.
  • NYC museums and cultural institutions that would be the subject of the study or potential access-improvement initiatives.
  • The general public and museum visitors in New York City, who could benefit from improved access depending on study findings.
  • Policymakers and state/local officials who might rely on the study’s results to shape future access initiatives.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 4, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee. No further action dates or milestone timeline are provided in the available text.
  • As a committee-referred bill, its progression will depend on committee review and potential floor action.

Related Legislation

  • A 3059 (related bill from a prior session).
  • S 3747 (Senate companion; listed twice in the provided material, indicating its parallel status).

Notes for Readers

  • Details such as the specific study framework, cost estimates, reporting deadlines, and potential pilot programs are not included in the provided summary. If available, reviewing the bill’s full text and any committee memos would clarify deliverables, funding, and timelines.

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

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