Asking Albany · Res 0209-2026
Establishing a program to address the legalization of specified accessory dwelling units in a city with a population of one million or more
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Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.9802/S.8783, in relation to establishing a program to address the legalization of specified accessory dwelling units in a city with a population of one million or more
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New York City Council
This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
Establishing a program to address the legalization of specified accessory dwelling units in a city with a population of one million or more. (A.9802/S.8783)
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Shekar Krishnan, Farah N. Louis and 1 other
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
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- Shekar Krishnan
- Farah N. Louis
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council