Requires the New York city housing authority to provide adequate and reliable internet service for all housing authority residents
This bill requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to provide all residents in public housing with reliable, 24/7 internet service at no additional cost. It directly affects approximately 400,000 NYCHA residents across over 170,000 housing units. The law mandates NYCHA to publish online reports detailing service disruptions (including internet outages), their duration, and repair steps starting May 1, 2025. The bill also updates existing housing law to include internet service under the same reporting standards as heat, water, and electricity. It takes effect immediately for the service requirement, with the reporting provisions aligning with prior 2024 law changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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