What's happening
This bill allows villages in New York to sell or lease advertising space on village property for commercial or private use.
Why it matters
Creates a new potential revenue stream for villages. , which could help fund local services or reduce the need for tax increases by monetizing underused public spaces.
Could change the appearance and character of village-owned properties. , as commercial advertising may become more visible in historically non-commercial public areas such as parks, municipal buildings, or recreational facilities.
Raises questions about local control and policy choices. , since villages will need to decide what types of advertising are appropriate, how contracts are awarded, and how to handle potential conflicts over controversial ads.
Might impact local businesses and community groups. , either by giving them new, local advertising opportunities or by introducing competition from outside firms for prominent village ad space.
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Allow Village Ads on Property
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to local governments
- Referred to local governments
Companion bill
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Allow Ads on Village Property
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValle
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 3430 A. 4954
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 6, 2019
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Local Government
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE, FRIEND -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. ENGLEBRIGHT -- read once and referred to the Committee on Local Governments
AN ACT to amend the village law, in relation to authorizing villages to sell or lease advertising space on village property
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 4-412 of the village law is amended by adding a new paragraph 14 to read as follows:
(14) Advertising. May sell or lease to any person, firm, corporation or other business entity, for commercial or private use, advertising space on village property.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03171-01-9
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