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NY S05903
NY S05903Clarifies the extension of uniform land use review procedures to any not-for-profit organization or corporation proposing to provide shelters to the homeless irrespective of any declaration of an emergency or a finding of need for immediate action.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the application of uniform land use review procedures
AI Summary
This bill clarifies and expands the uniform land use review procedures in the New York City Charter to explicitly include not-for-profit organizations or corporations proposing to provide shelters to homeless individuals, regardless of whether an emergency has been declared or an immediate need has been formally identified. The bill modifies existing procedures to ensure that such organizations must follow the same comprehensive review process as other applicants when seeking to develop or improve real property subject to city regulation. Specifically, the bill requires that these not-for-profit shelter providers go through a standardized process that includes pre-certification notices to borough boards, borough presidents, and community boards, providing at least 30 days' notice before an application can be certified. The changes also mandate that affected community boards and borough presidents receive advance notice of meetings where the scope of environmental impact statements is being defined, and they have the right to send a representative to such meetings. By making these procedural requirements explicit, the bill aims to ensure transparency and community involvement in the process of establishing homeless shelters, while removing potential legal barriers that might have previously complicated such efforts.
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Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES 1 (on 03/03/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5903 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05903&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05903 |
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