Relates to review and approval of all new facilities
This bill requires New York City's Planning Commission to review and approve all new locations, expansions, or service changes for specific social services facilities operated by city agencies. It directly affects agencies managing shelters, housing programs, youth services, and supportive housing (like ACS placement facilities, homeless shelters, and affordable housing with support services). The key provision mandates the Commission to consider neighborhood character, property values, and existing facility locations before approving such changes. The law does not change service eligibility but adds a new approval step for facility operations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CITIES
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CITIES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 4288
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand A 4288. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline