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NY S08662

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cities from enacting, amending, or modifying zoning regulations that would reduce the number of allowable housing units in the affected area

  • Prohibits villages from enacting, amending, or modifying local zoning laws that would reduce the number of allowable housing units in the affected area

  • Prohibits towns from enacting, amending, or modifying zoning local laws or ordinances that would reduce the density of allowable housing units in the affected area

  • Known as the "REZO-NY-ing (reform exclusionary zoning ordinances in New York) act"

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with municipalities required to bring existing non-compliant policies into compliance before the effective date

Legislative Description

Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning regulations, ordinances, or local laws which would have the effect of reducing the number or density of allowable housing units in the area subject to the regulations, ordinances, or local laws.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES 2

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Cities 21/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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