Provisions
I.10 of 1895 • Right of property in lands — Escheats.
APPROVED
The Text
The people of this State, in their right of sovereignty, are deemed to possess the original and ultimate property in and to all lands within the jurisdiction of the State; and all lands the title to which shall fail, from a defect of heirs, shall revert or escheat to the people.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1895
• In Article I: Bill Of Rights
• Has 51 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1894
• Re-upped the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1847-I.11
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