A 9194 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Directs the office for people with developmental disabilities to conduct a study on housing models that support independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Summary

Directs the office for people with developmental disabilities to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing, implementing and expanding additional housing models that support independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; requires the office to submit a report on such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

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Governor

Introduced Nov 3, 2025 Last action May 12, 2026

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A9194 → A9194A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to shift from creating a new 'Innovative Housing Initiative' to directing the state agency to conduct a study on housing models. The original text established specific rules for people to own or lease their own homes with support, while the new text removes these operational mandates and replaces them with a requirement to research and report on how to expand independent living options.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from an immediate operational mandate to create a specific housing program to a research directive requiring a study and report within 12 months.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the mandate to create an 'Innovative Housing Initiative' allowing individuals to own or lease residential units.

Added a requirement for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to conduct a comprehensive study on housing models supporting independent living.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed specific eligibility rules and operational details regarding who can live in the housing and how support services are provided.

TIMELINE

Added a deadline for the study to be completed within 12 months and a report to be delivered within 90 days of completion.

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May 12, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9194A

lower

May 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

lower

Nov 3, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

lower

1 primary · 25 co-sponsors