New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9987 — Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue certain parkland in the borough of Queens

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allows NYC to transfer certain parkland in Queens to the MTA.

This legislation permits New York City to discontinue specific parkland in Queens and transfer it to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The full details of the bill's provisions are not available.

Summary

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue certain parkland in the borough of Queens and transfer such parkland to the metropolitan transportation authority.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A10866C

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. AMENDED 9987B

  4. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  5. AMENDED 9987A

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.1122

  7. REFERRED TO CITIES 1

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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 S9987 do?
Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue certain parkland in the borough of Queens and transfer such parkland to the metropolitan transportation authority.
Who sponsors S9987?
S9987 is sponsored by James Sanders Jr..
What is the current status of S9987?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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