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NY S 9732

in committee

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

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 9732 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9732 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-02): REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

What is NY S 9732 about?

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.

Who sponsors NY S 9732?

Siela Bynoe is the primary sponsor of NY S 9732, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-02 — REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Siela Bynoeprimary
  • Erik Bottchercosponsor
  • Jeremy Cooneycosponsor
  • Pete Harckhamcosponsor
  • Michelle Hincheycosponsor
  • Brian Kavanaghcosponsor
  • Rachel Maycosponsor
  • Zellnor Myriecosponsor
  • Christopher Ryancosponsor
  • James Skoufiscosponsor
  • Lea Webbcosponsor

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  1. 2026-04-02

    REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

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