Bill > A00402

This bill establishes new ethics requirements for resident councils in cities with populations of one million or more inhabitants, specifically targeting municipal housing authorities. The bill requires these housing authorities to develop an ethics plan and a conflict of interest form, and mandates that all officers of resident councils (which includes tenant associations, resident associations, and tenant councils) complete ethics training and file a completed conflict of interest form with the housing authority. The housing authority must then make these completed forms publicly available on its website, while ensuring that any personal information is redacted to protect individuals' privacy. This legislation aims to increase transparency and ethical standards among resident council leadership in large cities, helping to prevent potential conflicts of interest and promote accountability in public housing governance.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A402