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NY A01262
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarahana Shrestha
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Livable New York fund" with a $3 billion appropriation, creating two accounts: one for energy efficiency transitions and one for housing development and code enforcement
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Creates an energy efficiency transition program through NYSERDA to help buildings convert from oil/gas heating to electric heat pumps, providing full-cost funding for disadvantaged communities and up to $50,000 per unit for other privately owned residential properties
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Prohibits replacement of heating/cooling systems with fossil fuel systems emitting 25+ kg of CO2 per million BTUs after December 31, 2030 for buildings under 10,000 sq ft, and after December 31, 2035 for larger buildings
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Establishes a housing development subsidy program requiring creation of at least 10,000 new affordable housing units annually, with rents set at 40% of area median income, rent increases capped at 2% per year, and rents limited to 25% of household income
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Requires incarcerated individuals performing labor to be paid minimum wage, creates job training and work release programs, and establishes a tax credit (up to $15,000) and wage subsidy program for employers hiring formerly incarcerated individuals
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Livable New York act" to fight back against climate change, provide additional affordable housing and provide employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals; makes a three billion dollar appropriation therefor.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/7/2026