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Read. Follow. Verify.New York Assembly Bill 11177 authorizes public libraries to develop mixed-use affordable housing on public land
Last action · May 1, 2026: REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGYSponsor: Larinda Hooks
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What This Bill Would Do
Assembly Bill 11177 authorizes boards of trustees of any library chartered by the New York State Regents to develop, lease, or use public library property for constructing affordable, , taking effect immediately upon enactment.
Library trustees gain explicit legal authority to use public library spaces for housing developments, provided the projects do not interfere with the libraries' educational functions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Board of trustees of any library chartered by the regents of the state of New York
Library boards of trustees gain the legal authority and discretion to develop, lease, or use public library spaces for affordable, mixed-use housing.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- May 1, 2026HouseCommitteeREFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
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Expansion of Library Trustee Powers for Housing
The bill establishes a clear statutory carve-out allowing educational public entities to engage in real estate development for mixed-use housing.
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