Relates to requiring municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to create and periodically update a comprehensive plan

Latest action Mar 19, 2026

Requires municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to create a comprehensive plan adapted to the special requirements of the municipality and to determine whether it is in the public interest to update such comprehensive plan at least once every ten years to ensure that such plan addresses housing needs.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A49, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the General Municipal Law.

Committee

Local Government · New York State Senate

Also referred to Local Governments · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill would require municipalities to determine whether it is in the public interest to create and periodically update a comprehensive plan.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 19, 2026Result: passed
(52) (9) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentMar 10, 2026Result: passed
(5) (1) (0) (1)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 28, 2025Result: passed
(55) (6) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentMay 14, 2025Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (1)

Cosponsors

Dana Levenberg and Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

Democratic2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Brian Kavanagh says this is needed

This bill encourages counties, cities, towns, and villages to update existing comprehensive plans or adopt comprehensive plans if none exists based on a determination whether it is in the public interest to do so. This legislative initiative recognizes the importance of utilizing plan- ning to accommodate the ever-changing needs of localities, of signif- icant importance now in addressing the dire need for new housing. By incorporating housing needs into the comprehensive planning process, the bill emphasizes the critical role of addressing affordability, accessi- bility, and suitability of housing options to ensure the long-term well- being of residents. The justification for this bill lies in its commitment to the public interest, allowing local communities the autonomy to assess and, if necessary, adjust their comprehensive plans in response to evolving circumstances. Encouraging community engagement, the bill ensures that residents actively participate in shaping policy, fostering a more tran- sparent and responsive local governance model. The emphasis on the public interest also extends to fostering collaboration among munici- palities, contributing to a more coordinated approach to regional devel- opment that considers shared housing challenges and opportunities.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Mar 19, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
Mar 12, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 11, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (12 earlier events)

Mar 10, 2026
1ST Report CAL.499
1ST REPORT CAL.499
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
May 28, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
May 19, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 15, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1104
1ST REPORT CAL.1104
NY Senate
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly

About this record

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