New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 256
Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (4)
- Leroy Comrie (Democratic)
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
- Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 Senate | Local Government Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Apr 29, 2025 Senate | Local Government Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- May 5, 2026 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 256A - Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT