New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9674: Authorizes cities and towns, except New York city, to establish community housing funds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9674 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes cities and towns, except New York city, to establish community housing funds. Primary sponsor: April Baskin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes cities and towns, except a city with a population of one million or more, to establish community housing funds; authorizes such cities and towns to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited in such funds; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Baskin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 63 |
“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 LOCAL GOVERNMENT