New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Senate

S8938 — Includes the county of Sullivan within the definition of a designated community

Last action — Passed Assembly

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Assembly.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill adds Sullivan County to the designated community for community preservation funds.

This bill includes Sullivan County in the definition of a designated community, enabling it to access community preservation funds. This change will allow for potential funding and projects aimed at preserving community resources in Sullivan County.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families in Sullivan County may benefit from enhanced community resources and preservation projects.

Summary

Includes the county of Sullivan within the definition of a designated community for purposes of community preservation funds.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO SENATE

  2. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  3. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.410

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR A9411

  5. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  6. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  7. PASSED SENATE

  8. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1549

  9. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  10. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8938 do?
Includes the county of Sullivan within the definition of a designated community for purposes of community preservation funds.
Who sponsors S8938?
S8938 is sponsored by Peter Oberacker.
What is the current status of S8938?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track S8938?
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