Authorizes the board of trustees of any library chartered by the regents of the state of New York to develop, lease, or use public library spaces for the purposes of constructing affordable, mixed-use housing

Summary

The bill lets the board of trustees of any New York State‑chartered library use library property to build affordable, mixed‑use housing, as long as library services are not harmed. It treats this activity as a public benefit and says it is a valid exercise of the trustees' duties. The change takes effect immediately and is currently referred to the Libraries and Education Technology Committee.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share