Decreases the distance from the high water mark certain lands under water of Gardiner's and Peconic bays have to be ceded to a county from one thousand feet to five hundred feet.

New York Assembly Bill A05269 proposes reducing the distance from the high water mark of Gardiner's and Peconic bays that underwater lands are ceded to Suffolk County for shellfish and seaweed cultivation from 1,000 feet to 500 feet. This change aims to expand the area available for such cultivation by decreasing the distance from the shoreline that is excluded from these activities. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/text/A05269/2025?utm_source=openai))

NY A05269 is a house bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by Keith Brown (R), currently “Introduced” since February 12, 2025.

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The bill has not been widely covered in the media. However, proponents argue that reducing the exclusion zone could boost local aquaculture industries by increasing the available area for shellfish and seaweed cultivation, potentially leading to economic growth and job creation in Suffolk County.

The bill has not been widely covered in the media. Opponents may express concerns about potential environmental impacts, such as the effects of increased cultivation on local ecosystems and water quality in Gardiner's and Peconic bays.