Enacts the "housing is a human right act"
This bill creates a New York State Affordable Housing Czar, who will lead a centralized office within the state housing division to coordinate all housing initiatives. The Czar must develop a state housing plan, create a public website for housing applications, monitor developer compliance with housing mandates, and serve as an ombudsman for residents seeking subsidized housing. It also establishes a 10-member volunteer task force (appointed by legislative leaders) to study affordable housing and submit recommendations to the legislature within one year. The bill directly affects New York residents seeking housing, landlords, developers, and state agencies managing housing programs. It takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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