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A 133

Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Bronson and 7 co-sponsors

New York creates a dedicated state office to coordinate statewide flood prevention and mitigation efforts across vulnerable communities and agencies.

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Bill Summary · A 133

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 133 establishes a new state office dedicated to flooding prevention and mitigation in New York. This office would coordinate statewide efforts to reduce flood risk, develop prevention strategies, and manage mitigation programs across vulnerable communities.

Why is this important

New York faces increasing flood risks from both extreme weather events and sea-level rise, particularly in coastal areas and aging urban infrastructure zones. Creating a dedicated office consolidates fragmented flood management responsibilities across multiple agencies, potentially improving response coordination and long-term planning for a climate challenge that affects public safety, property values, and economic stability.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and budget impact: The bill's fiscal cost is unclear—establishing a new office requires dedicated funding that could compete with other state priorities or require tax increases
  • Jurisdictional clarity: Questions remain about how this office coordinates with existing agencies (DEC, DHSES, local governments) and whether it duplicates existing efforts or creates bureaucratic overlap
  • Implementation timeline and effectiveness: Critics may question whether a new administrative structure meaningfully improves flood outcomes or if resources would be better spent directly on infrastructure projects and community resilience measures

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

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