New York A01779 amends the public housing law to include broadband access in the scoring and ranking criteria for the New York State low-income.
New York A01779 amends the public housing law to incorporate broadband access into the scoring and ranking criteria for the New York State low-income housing tax credit program. Specifically, the bill requires the commissioner to establish rules and regulations that prioritize projects committed to using end-to-end fiber-optic architecture for broadband service delivery. This change aims to enhance broadband access in low-income housing developments, benefiting residents with improved connectivity. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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