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NY A 11177

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 · lower

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Did NY A 11177 pass?

Not yet. NY A 11177 is in committee as of 2026-05-01 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-01): REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

What is NY A 11177 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 A 11177?

Larinda Hooks is the primary sponsor of NY A 11177.

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
Latest action
2026-05-01 — REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
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Sponsors

  • Larinda Hooksprimary

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-05-01

    REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

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