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NY S05541

NY S05541
Includes broadband access in the scoring and ranking criteria of the New York State low-income housing tax credit program.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public housing law, in relation to broadband access in the New York state low-income housing tax credit program

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York State public housing law to require that the state's low-income housing tax credit program's scoring and ranking criteria include a preference for projects that commit to using end-to-end fiber-optic architecture for broadband service delivery. Specifically, when the commissioner of housing establishes rules and regulations for evaluating project applications for low-income housing tax credits, they must now consider the project's commitment to advanced broadband infrastructure as a positive factor. Fiber-optic architecture refers to a high-speed internet network that uses fiber-optic cables to transmit data, which typically provides faster and more reliable internet connectivity compared to traditional copper wire networks. By incorporating this provision, the bill aims to ensure that low-income housing developments not only provide affordable housing but also offer residents access to modern, high-quality internet services, which are increasingly essential for education, employment, and daily life.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (on 02/24/2025)

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