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A 5137 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to transit-oriented development

Summary
Directs municipalities to permit the construction and occupation of dwelling units with a density of at least twenty-five dwelling units per acre, on any land wherein residential construction and occupation is otherwise permitted if such land is within one-half mile of any covered transportation facility.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates higher density housing (25+ units/acre) near transit, directly advancing housing development by requiring municipalities to permit increased housing supply in permitted areas.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates high-density housing near transit facilities, promoting transit-oriented development to increase public transit usage and infrastructure utilization.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michaelle Solages
Michaelle Solages
DDemocratic
NY
22
Co
Photo of Micah Lasher
Micah Lasher
DDemocratic
NY
69