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S 8676 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the care workforce housing preference act

Summary
Provides for the eligibility of certain households for a care workforce housing preference; provides for the method of application for such preference; makes related provisions.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates housing preference for care workforce, advancing affordable housing access for essential workers by prioritizing their eligibility in housing programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides housing preference for care workforce, addressing housing stability - a key factor in workforce retention and job access within labor sector.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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P
Photo of Pat Fahy
Pat Fahy
DDemocratic
NY
46
Co
Photo of Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
NY
23
Co
Photo of Leroy Comrie
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
NY
14