New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8834 — 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

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the New York Consolidated Laws as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 20 of the general city law.

  • Section 20 of the general city law

    To For For → (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subdivision, to (b) Except as otherwise and expressly authorized by this subdivision, no city shall enact, amend or otherwise modify such regulations if such italics enactment, amendment or modification will have the effect of reducing the number of allowable housing units in the area subject to the enacted, amended or modified regulation. 1. Except as provided in subdivision two of this section, for 2. Except as otherwise and expressly authorized by this subdivision, no village shall enact, amend or otherwise modify such local laws if such enactment, amendment or modification will have the effect of reduc- ing the number of allowable housing units in the area subject to the enacted, amended or modified local law. 1. Except as provided in subdivision two of this section, for 2. Except as otherwise and expressly authorized by this subdivision, no town shall enact, amend or otherwise modify such local laws or ordi- nances if such enactment, amendment or modification will have the effect of reducing the density of allowable housing units in the area subject to the enacted, amended or modified local law or ordinance.

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

  2. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8834 do?
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.
Who sponsors A8834?
A8834 is sponsored by Alex Bores.
What is the current status of A8834?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A8834?
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