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A10479Assembly BillIn Assembly CommitteePending 149d

Create Housing Preferences for Working Artists

In Assembly committee as of Mar 6, 2026Under review by an Assembly committee.

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✦ Plain-Language Summary

This bill would give artists priority consideration when applying for certain affordable housing units in New York State. It aims to help working artists find stable, affordable places to live and work, recognizing the economic challenges many face in the creative field. This could make it easier for artists to remain in their communities rather than being priced out of their neighborhoods.

Details

Introduced
Mar 6, 2026
Body
New York State Assembly
Type
Assembly Bill
Status
In Assembly Committee

Sponsors (1)

Introduced byKeith PowersYour District
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