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S 6519

Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to conduct a study to examine the efficacy of the creation of a statewide affordable housing agency

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Directs NY DHCR to study whether creating a statewide affordable housing agency would be effective, informing future policy on statewide housing governance.

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · S 6519

Summary: Bill S 6519

Overview

  • Bill number: S 6519
  • Title: Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to conduct a study to examine the efficacy of the creation of a statewide affordable housing agency
  • Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare
  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
  • Related bills (prior session): S 9249, S 1903

Purpose and Intent

The bill would require the New York State Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal to conduct a study assessing whether creating a statewide affordable housing agency would be effective. The stated objective is to evaluate the efficacy of such an agency, with the goal of informing future policy or legislative steps regarding statewide governance of affordable housing.

Key Provisions (as provided)

  • Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to undertake a study on the efficacy of creating a statewide affordable housing agency.
  • The text provided does not specify additional details such as scope, methodology, reporting requirements, timelines, or deliverables. Any such elements (e.g., required components of the study, interim milestones, or a final report to the Legislature) would appear in the full bill text.

Who Would Be Affected

  • New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR): Responsible for conducting the mandated study.
  • Potential statewide affordable housing agency (if pursued as a result of the study): The concept under evaluation could impact how affordable housing programs are organized, administered, and funded statewide.
  • Stakeholders in affordable housing delivery and policy: Local governments, developers, tenants, housing advocates, and other agencies involved in housing policy and funding may be affected by any future decisions prompted by the study’s findings.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and referred to committee on the same date: March 17, 2025.
  • Current status reflects referral to the Housing, Construction and Community Development committee.
  • No specific timeline for completing the study or for submitting a final report is included in the information provided.

Legislative Context

  • The bill aligns with ongoing interest in evaluating the potential benefits of a statewide affordable housing agency, as evidenced by related prior-session bills S 9249 and S 1903.

Potential Impacts and Next Steps

  • If the study identifies advantages to a statewide agency, it could lead to subsequent legislative proposals to establish such an agency, along with associated funding and governance structures.
  • The committee process will determine whether amendments are added, and whether the bill advances to floor consideration.

Note: The summary reflects the information provided. Full text may include additional requirements, definitions, timelines, and reporting provisions not captured here.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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