New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 9732
Authorizes the board of trustees of any library chartered by the regents of the state of New York to develop, lease, or use public library spaces for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Siela Bynoe (Democratic)
Cosponsors (10)
- Erik Bottcher (Democratic)
- Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families)
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
- Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families)
- Brian Kavanagh (Democratic)
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
- Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)
- Christopher Ryan (Democratic)
- James Skoufis (Democratic)
- Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Permits libraries occupying or possessing public land to develop, lease, or use such property for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing; provides that such use aligns with libraries' educational purposes, represents a valid exercise of the trustees' power, and is in the best interests of the libraries.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES