New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 256: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 256 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to making housing a policy in the state of New York. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- PRINT NUMBER 256A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT