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NY A05575

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Lucas

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires NYCHA board members to exercise direct oversight of management, adopt a code of ethics, and complete training on legal, fiduciary, and ethical responsibilities within one year of appointment

  • Establishes comprehensive property disposition rules requiring public advertising for bids, independent appraisals for real property sales, and public hearings at affected developments before disposing of property

  • Mandates annual reporting to the Authorities Budget Office, mayor, city comptroller, and state legislature on financial statements, compensation schedules, capital projects, property holdings, and minority/women-owned business participation

  • Creates an Office of Inspector General within NYCHA, appointed by NYC Department of Investigation commissioner, with subpoena power to investigate corruption, fraud, and criminal activity, along with whistleblower protections for employees

  • Authorizes the Dormitory Authority of New York to enter construction management agreements with NYCHA and requires NYCHA buildings to comply with NYC building code enforcement

Legislative Description

Imposes certain governance and reporting requirements on the New York city housing authority; requires the establishment of a training program for board members of NYCHA; makes related provisions.

Last Action

referred to housing

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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