New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10485 — Enacts the "youth employment empowerment act (YEEA)"

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

Creates a pilot program supporting families in public housing with young earners under 21.

This bill establishes a pilot program for families in public housing that may lose eligibility due to income from a member under 21. Specific details about the program are not available.

What this means for you
  • Families: This program may help families in public housing at risk of losing their housing due to young family members' income.

Summary

Creates a pilot program for families in public housing whose eligibility is threatened due to income earned by a member of the family who is under the age of 21.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does S10485 do?
Creates a pilot program for families in public housing whose eligibility is threatened due to income earned by a member of the family who is under the age of 21.
Who sponsors S10485?
S10485 is sponsored by Kristen Gonzalez.
What is the current status of S10485?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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