Establishes the community disaster relief and recovery act of 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica González-Rojas

Establishes a state framework to streamline disaster relief funding and coordination for communities, speeding recovery and improving accountability after disasters.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Bill A 9206 – Community Disaster Relief and Recovery Act of 2025

Overview

Bill A 9206 is a proposed New York State measure titled the “Community Disaster Relief and Recovery Act of 2025.” The bill is intended to establish a framework for disaster relief and recovery at the community level. It is currently in the early stage of the legislative process, having been introduced on November 3, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations.

Status and Timeline

Introduced: November 3, 2025

Current status: Referred to Governmental Operations

Legislative actions listed: Two identical entries for “REFERRed to GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS” on November 3, 2025, indicating the bill’s initial committee referral

Next steps: The bill would be subject to committee review, potential amendments, and subsequent floor votes. Tracking the bill’s progress in the Governmental Operations committee and any companion or related measures will indicate further activity.

Sponsor

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (primary)

Related Legislation

A 8415 (prior-session)

A 140 (prior-session)

S 5805 (companion) [listed twice, suggesting a Senate companion] These related bills suggest parallel or prior efforts to address disaster relief and community recovery, potentially providing context for policy design and bipartisan or cross-chamber support.

Purpose and Intent

The title indicates the bill’s aim is to establish a comprehensive program or authority to support community-level disaster relief and recovery efforts. The overarching intent is typically to improve coordination, access to resources, and speed of recovery for communities affected by disasters.

Known Provisions

The specific statutory provisions, funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, governance structure, and programmatic details are not provided in the information available here. As such, no exact provisions can be cited.

Potential Impact and Stakeholders

Likely affected groups (inferred): local governments, emergency management agencies, affected residents and businesses, and state-level agencies involved in disaster relief and recovery.

Potential policy impacts may include:

Creation or expansion of a state-level disaster relief program or framework
Streamlined access to funds and resources for communities recovering from disasters
Enhanced coordination between state agencies and local governments
Accountability and reporting requirements to ensure effective use of funds
Possible fiscal implications for state budgeting and appropriations

What to Watch For

Confirmation of program structure (agency(s) or authority established)

Funding sources, appropriation amounts, and any sunset or renewal provisions

Eligibility rules for communities and individuals, and any required cost-sharing or matching

Oversight, reporting, and performance metrics

Interaction with existing federal programs (e.g., FEMA) and other state disaster policies

Status updates from the Governmental Operations committee and any attached amendments

Next Steps

To obtain a complete understanding, review the bill text once available, and monitor committee hearings, amendments, and floor votes.