New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S679 — Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

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 January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Creates a grant program for affordable broadband access in designated low-income housing.

This bill establishes a broadband assistance grant program for low-income households and those receiving housing assistance. It aims to provide no-cost or discounted internet subscriptions to eligible populations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families in low-income housing may receive help with internet costs.

Summary

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  2. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

  3. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

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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Votes

Subjects

housing technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S679 do?
Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.
Who sponsors S679?
S679 is sponsored by Monica Martinez.
What is the current status of S679?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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