New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8662: 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 CITIES 2

Plain-language summary

S 8662 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. 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: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CITIES 2.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families).