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NY S08662
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Prohibits cities from enacting, amending, or modifying zoning regulations that would reduce the number of allowable housing units in the affected area
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Prohibits villages from enacting, amending, or modifying local zoning laws that would reduce the number of allowable housing units in the affected area
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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
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Known as the "REZO-NY-ing (reform exclusionary zoning ordinances in New York) act"
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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
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1/7/2026