New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 656: Establishes minimum regulations for the design and construction of new homes to provide visitability to such homes by persons with disabilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 656 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes minimum regulations for the design and construction of new homes to provide visitability to such homes by persons with disabilities. Primary sponsor: Liz Krueger (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires access to new homes by persons with disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Krueger | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jamaal Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| 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
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY