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NY A10445
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
- Establishes a housing preference for care workforce employees in low-income housing tax credit developments, agency-financed rental housing, and HUD HOME program-assisted housing
- Eligible occupations include direct support professionals, certified nursing assistants, licensed practical and registered nurses, behavioral health staff, and early intervention/special education therapists
- Preference applies during the first 60 days of each marketing cycle and caps at 20% of restricted units (sponsors may opt for 10% or 5% instead)
- Administered through lottery weighting or tie-breaking rather than set-asides, preserving eligibility for all income-qualified applicants regardless of employment
- Awards up to 5 points in qualified allocation plan scoring for developments adopting the preference with a verified workforce marketing and outreach plan
Legislative Description
Provides for the eligibility of certain households for a care workforce housing preference; provides for the method of application for such preference; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to housing
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Housing3/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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