New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 8834: Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning regulations, ordinances, or local laws which would have the effect of reducing the number or density of allowable housing units

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Plain-language summary

A 8834 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning regulations, ordinances, or local laws which would have the effect of reducing the number or density of allowable housing units. Primary sponsor: Alex Bores (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Alex Bores (Democratic/Working Families).