New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S01834

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  

Caption

Relates to certain licensing exemptions for landscape architects.

Impact

The bill is expected to have several implications for landscape-related professions in New York. By clarifying exemptions, it could foster a more cohesive working environment for those who operate outside the strictures of licensed landscape architecture. This could benefit landscapers, gardeners, and contractors by allowing them to perform specific tasks without incurring the time and costs associated with obtaining a full license while still working under the oversight of licensed professionals.

Summary

Bill S01834 seeks to amend New York's education law, specifically regarding licensing exemptions for landscape architects. The proposed changes aim to clarify the roles and responsibilities of non-licensed individuals involved in landscape-related activities while ensuring that the title 'landscape architect' remains protected for those who are licensed. This is particularly relevant as it delineates certain tasks that can be performed by non-licensed individuals under specific supervisory conditions.

Contention

One notable point of contention regarding this bill is the balance between ensuring public safety and professional integrity while also providing practical pathways for employment within the landscape industry. Proponents of the bill argue that it opens opportunities for aspiring landscape professionals by allowing them to work in supportive roles without the burden of licensing, thereby alleviating workforce shortages. Conversely, critics may raise concerns about the potential dilution of professional standards in landscape architecture and the risk of substandard practices impacting the quality of landscape design and implementation.

Companion Bills

NY A11278

Same As Relates to certain licensing exemptions for landscape architects.

Previously Filed As

NY A11278

Relates to certain licensing exemptions for landscape architects.

NY SB2607

Relating To Landscape Architects.

NY HB346

Landscape architects; authorize to participate with multi-disciplinary engineer and architecture firms.

NY HB669

Landscape architects; authorize to participate with multi-disciplinary engineer and architecture firms.

NY SB1625

Relating To Landscape Architects.

NY SB1625

Relating To Landscape Architects.

NY HR86

Designates the month of April as Landscape Architecture Month and April first as Professional Landscape Architecture Day in Louisiana

NY HR514

Recognizing April 2025 as Landscape Architecture Month.

NY PR26-0550

Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture Asha Shagle Confirmation Resolution of 2026

NY PR26-0551

Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture Aubrey Grant Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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