NY S09073

Changes "may" to "shall determine whether it is in the public interest to" for counties, cities, towns, and villages preparing comprehensive plans, making plan preparation a mandatory consideration rather than optional.

Requires municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to update comprehensive plans at least once every ten-year period to ensure they address housing needs.

Municipalities without a comprehensive plan must develop one by January 1, 2029 if deemed in the public interest; those with plans older than ten years must revise and update them by the same date to address housing needs.

Applies updates to filing requirements across all municipal types (counties, cities, towns, villages), requiring all amendments and updates to be filed with appropriate clerks and planning agencies.