S02701Introduced in the Senate
Relates to the trustees of the Freeholders and the Commonalty of the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk; provides that the trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of Southampton have and shall continue to have the authority to enforce the public's easement and access upon the ocean beaches within the town of Southampton, including all rights of the public with respect to the said ocean beaches which were conferred upon them by the Dongan Patent of 1686; defines "ocean beaches".
Introduced by Anthony Palumbo, District 1
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Relates to the trustees of the Freeholders and the Commonalty of the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk; provides that the trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of Southampton have and shall continue to have the authority to enforce the public's easement and access upon the ocean beaches within the town of Southampton, including all rights of the public with respect to the said ocean beaches which were conferred upon them by the Dongan Patent of 1686; defines "ocean beaches".
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
April 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Local Government Committee Vote · April 21, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Robert Rolison | 39 | Yes |
| James Skoufis | 42 | Yes |
| Patricia Fahy | 46 | Yes |
| Samra Brouk | 55 | Yes |
| April Baskin | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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