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NY S01754

NY S01754
Establishes the "New York public banking act"; authorizes municipal and other local governments to form and control public banks through the ownership of capital stock or other ownership interests, and to loan or grant public funds or lend public credit to such public banks for the public purposes of achieving cost savings, strengthening local economies, supporting community economic development, and addressing infrastructure and housing needs for localities.


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the banking law, the state finance law and the general municipal law, in relation to establishing the "New York public banking act"

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "New York Public Banking Act" that authorizes municipal and other local governments to form and control public banks through the ownership of capital stock or other ownership interests. The public banks can be formed as not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, or business corporations, and the local government sponsors must maintain majority and controlling ownership. The bill outlines the governance structure, charter requirements, financial and operations framework, and permitted activities of the public banks, which are intended to achieve cost savings, strengthen local economies, support community economic development, and address infrastructure and housing needs for localities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

REFERRED TO BANKS (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation and Reform
Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Community and Regional Development
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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