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NY A09065
Bill
Status
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Keith Brown
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 19-b to state finance law requiring state-funded construction projects involving residential dwelling units or manufactured home parks to reserve a minimum of 5% of affordable units for veterans as primary residences.
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Requires an additional minimum of 5% of affordable dwelling units or manufactured home park lots in state-funded construction projects to serve as primary residences for people with disabilities.
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Defines "construction project" as construction work creating or rehabilitating residential units paid for in whole or in part with public funds, with meaning of "public funds" aligned to labor law definitions.
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Defines "veteran" using the same meaning as established in the veterans' services law.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires affordable housing funded by the state be used for veterans and people with disabilities, with each group receiving five percent of such affordable housing.
Last Action
referred to housing
2/6/2024