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A 5021

Enacts the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership act and establishes a state senior housing opportunities partnership authority

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

Creates a framework and a State Senior Housing Opportunities Partnership Authority to boost affordable, accessible senior housing through public-private partnerships.

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Bill Summary · A 5021

Summary — Bill A 5021: New York State Senior Housing Opportunities Partnership Act

Overview

Bill A 5021, titled the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership act, would enact a new framework to advance housing opportunities for seniors and establish a state authority to oversee and implement the program. The measure is currently in the early stage of the legislative process, having been introduced on February 10, 2025 and referred to the Assembly Committee on Aging.

  • Primary sponsor: Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman.
  • Status: Referred to the Aging Committee (introduced and referred on 2025-02-10; legislative action shows two parallel referrals on that date).

Purpose and intent

  • Create a statutory structure to promote senior housing opportunities across New York State.
  • Establish a dedicated state authority—the State Senior Housing Opportunities Partnership Authority—to oversee the initiative, coordinate partnerships, and implement programs related to senior housing access and development.
  • The title implies a focus on partnerships (likely among government, non-profit entities, and private sector participants) to expand affordable, accessible, and appropriate housing options for older adults.

Note: Specific objectives, targets, funding mechanisms, and governance details would be set forth in the bill’s text. This summary reflects the purpose indicated by the bill’s title and introductory framing.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and structure)

  • Enactment of the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership act: Establishing a new statutory framework for senior housing initiatives.
  • Creation of the State Senior Housing Opportunities Partnership Authority: A dedicated body to administer, coordinate, and oversee programs related to senior housing opportunities.

Actual provisions (e.g., governance structure, funding streams, eligibility criteria, reporting requirements, programmatic authority, and oversight) would be defined in the enacted text of A 5021.

Affected parties and stakeholders

  • Seniors and older adults seeking housing opportunities (affordable, accessible, and suitable housing options).
  • State government and related agencies involved in housing, aging, community development, and finance.
  • Potential partners in public-private, non-profit, and philanthropic sectors participating in housing initiatives and development.
  • Local governments and municipalities implementing or hosting programs under the act.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Aging on February 10, 2025 (listed twice, indicating a referral event on that date).
  • As a committee-referred bill, subsequent steps would typically include committee hearings, amendments, floor consideration by the Assembly, potential passage to the Senate, and eventual signature or veto by the governor, depending on the legislative process.

Related legislation

  • Related prior-session bills: A 10469, A 4554, A 2539, A 4861. These bills likely addressed similar themes of senior housing or housing partnership strategies and may provide context for policy approaches or reforms considered in A 5021.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full text of A 5021 to understand specific provisions, governance details, funding, eligibility, and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor updates from the Aging Committee for hearings, amendments, and potential passage.
  • Compare with related bills (A 10469, A 4554, A 2539, A 4861) to gauge consistency and evolution of the policy approach across sessions.

This summary highlights the bill’s stated aim and institutional changes while noting that detailed provisions will be defined in the enacted statute.

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

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