Bill > S01219

This bill mandates that in cities with a population of one million or more (effectively New York City), supportive housing facilities must be distributed across boroughs proportionally to each borough's population. Supportive housing facilities, as defined in the bill, include multi-unit residences operated by non-profit organizations and funded by government sources that provide housing and support services for individuals with mental illness, trauma, abuse, chemical dependency, chronic illness, and special populations like homeless individuals, abuse survivors, and veterans. The bill requires that new supportive housing facilities be specifically located in boroughs with the lowest current concentration of such facilities relative to population. Additionally, the bill stipulates that no supportive housing facility can be sited, constructed, or established without approval from the appropriate community board or neighborhood board. A key exception allows community boards to grant exemptions from these distribution requirements. The bill aims to ensure more equitable geographic distribution of supportive housing across urban areas, preventing the concentration of such facilities in any single borough.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1219