Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program; provides that the commissioner of the division of housing and community renewal shall implement a program of rental assistance in the form of housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or who face an imminent loss of housing; provides that the commissioner shall designate housing access voucher local administrators in the state to administer the program.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

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

New York State Senate

Same as A1704, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Public Housing Law.

Committee

Housing · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Housing, Construction And Community Development · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To provide housing assistance to the homeless and those facing an immi- nent risk of homelessness.

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

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development
Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentJan 27, 2025Result: passed
(10) (1) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Al Taylor, Albert A. Stirpe and 104 more on Agora

Democratic106

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The sponsor's argument

Why Brian Kavanagh says this is needed

Far too many New Yorkers experience homelessness, and the consequences of housing instability for individuals, families, and society as a whole are far-reaching. There are many factors that contribute to this reality, but inadequate resources to ensure that homeless individuals and families are able to secure permanent housing - and that those facing imminent loss of hous- ing can avoid displacement - is a fundamental cause of homelessness. We must commit ourselves to ensuring that no New Yorker is denied access to safe, long-term housing because of a lack of financial resources. The Housing Access Voucher Program will enable individuals and families to transition out of shelters or unsustainable housing situations into stable housing. It will also enable local housing agencies to avert evictions for non-payment of rent and other causes of displacement.

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

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Feb 11, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jan 27, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly

Show full history (1 earlier event)

Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate

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