New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9732: Authorizes the board of trustees of any library chartered by the regents of the state of New York to develop, lease, or use public library spaces for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9732 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes the board of trustees of any library chartered by the regents of the state of New York to develop, lease, or use public library spaces for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing. Primary sponsor: Siela Bynoe (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): REFERRED TO LIBRARIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits libraries occupying or possessing public land to develop, lease, or use such property for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing; provides that such use aligns with libraries' educational purposes, represents a valid exercise of the trustees' power, and is in the best interests of the libraries.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Working Families 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siela Bynoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Erik Bottcher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Brian Kavanagh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Chris Ryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| 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 LIBRARIES