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in committee · New York · Assembly May 13, 2025

A 8283: Makes technical changes to the aid to localities budget

Bill A 8283 makes technical amendments to the 2025 aid to localities budget. It establishes a new $90 million Underserved Communities and Civic Engagement Program. This program allocates funds from the General Fund to specific community nonprofit and civic organizations. These organizations are designated to provide various services, including community-based programming, crisis intervention, housing assistance, economic development, and healthcare in underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $90M from General Fund to Underserved Communities Program, funding essential services like housing and healthcare in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $90M to fund housing assistance for underserved communities via designated nonprofits, directly advancing housing support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3150: Establishes the New York state first home grant program

Establishes the New York state first home grant program; directs the commissioner of homes and community renewal, in consultation with the state comptroller, to implement such program; provides assistance on behalf of a first time home buyer qualified for such program; and for costs in connection with the acquisition, involving an eligible mortgage loan, of an eligible home, including downpayment costs, closing costs, and costs to reduce the rates of interest on eligible mortgage loans; subsidies to make shared equity homes affordable to home buyers by discounting the price for which the home will be sold and to preserve the affordability of the home for subsequent home buyers; and pre-occupancy home modifications required to accommodate qualified home buyers or members of their household with disabilities; excludes the amount of any grant to any first time home buyer awarded or any federal first time home buyer grant program from taxable income for the purpose of calculating New York adjusted gross income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds for first-time homebuyer grants, directly funding a program under government spending with no tax implications.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides direct financial assistance for down payments and closing costs for first-time homebuyers, advancing affordable housing access through state funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Homeownership Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7415: Establishes a baby bond pilot program for foster youth; appropriation

This bill creates a New York City pilot program providing "baby bonds" (investment accounts) to foster youth aged 8-18 from low-income households with limited family support. It allocates $10.5 million for initial deposits ($1,000-$10,000 based on age group), $100 monthly deposits until age 25, and annual funding for financial counseling and program management. Participants can access funds at 25 for education, housing, or business development, with unused funds converting to retirement accounts by age 40. The program requires annual reporting on participants' academic and mental health outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10.5M for foster youth financial program, increasing state spending on social services per appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates funds for education access via baby bonds program, explicitly permitting use for education at age 25 for foster youth.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly permits funds to be used for housing at age 25, supporting housing access for foster youth as a designated use of the program.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 7691: Increases the period of supervision required for certain real estate license applications

This bill increases the required supervision period for new real estate brokers from two to five consecutive years before they can obtain a full license. It directly affects individuals applying for real estate broker licenses who must now complete five years of supervised work under a licensed broker, instead of the previous two-year requirement. Key new provisions include mandatory cultural competency training, fair housing law education, and proof of 152 hours of approved real estate coursework. The bill also requires applicants to demonstrate competency in English, real estate transactions, and discrimination laws, with the department retaining authority to approve training formats. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates fair housing law education for brokers, directly supporting prevention of housing discrimination, a key housing policy area.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 941: Establishes the reimaging excess New York state property act

Establishes the reimaging excess New York state property act; provides the reimaging excess New York state property authority shall purchase any abandoned, surplus or otherwise unused state-owned real property and reconstruct, renovate, replace, maintain, repair, enlarge, extend, operate, lease, as lessee or lessor, and/or regulate the repurposing of such properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill repurposes state-owned properties for housing development, directly advancing housing availability through renovation and leasing of unused assets.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7072: Entitles senior citizens to a refund of any security deposit exceeding one month's rent

Limits the amount of security deposit for residential rental premises which may be charged to a senior citizen who has occupied the premises for five years or more to the equivalent of one month's rent; entitles a person who has attained the age of sixty-two to a refund of that portion of any security deposit held by the landlord which exceeds one month's rent.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits security deposits for seniors to one month's rent, refunding excess - directly protects tenant financial rights in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Energy Efficiency

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3919: Makes an appropriation to the office for people with developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities

Makes an appropriation to the office for people with developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities in unserved and underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds (appropriation) to expand residential facilities for people with developmental disabilities, directly increasing public service funding in budget management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds development of residential facilities for people with disabilities in underserved communities, directly advancing housing expansion and addressing affordability gaps.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

A 842: Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables seniors in housing to access home-like services, supporting housing stability and tenant rights without relocation, aligning with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 4537: Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area

Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area; provides for a rebate program; provides for a process for application and certification.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides ground rent rebates for eligible residents in Battery Park, directly reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for homeowners and renters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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