New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 597: Includes additional community districts in which pilot programs to address the legalization or conversion of certain basement and cellar dwellings can be established by local law

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HOUSING

Plain-language summary

A 597 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes additional community districts in which pilot programs to address the legalization or conversion of certain basement and cellar dwellings can be established by local law. Primary sponsor: Jessica González-Rojas (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HOUSING.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica González-Rojas (Democratic/Working Families). 11 co-sponsors.