Bill > A06493

This bill requires the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to publicly disclose all public housing contracts on its website. Specifically, the bill amends the public housing law by adding a new subdivision that mandates the DHCR commissioner to make contracts entered into by the division and municipal housing authorities available online for public viewing. The purpose of this legislation appears to be increasing transparency in public housing contract procurement by providing easy public access to these agreements. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, and during this period, the relevant authorities are authorized to prepare any necessary rules or regulations to implement the new disclosure requirements. This transparency measure will allow residents, researchers, and other interested parties to review public housing contracts, potentially promoting accountability and providing insights into how public housing resources are allocated and managed.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6493