NY Architects in Albany – 2026 Advocacy Day

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, AIA Members from across the state will gather in Albany for New York Architects in Albany – 2026 Advocacy Day to meet with lawmakers, staff, and legislative leadership to advocate on behalf of the bills, policies and values that are core to the profession.

This year’s state legislative and policy priorities include:

  • Artificial Intelligence—Promoting safety and oversight for AI relating to design professions
  • Climate and Sustainability—Expanding state access to federal climate funds
  • Housing –Promoting the growth of housing, infrastructure and economic development by streamlining agency procurement processes and reforming the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
  • Tort Reform—10-Year Statute of Repose—a fair, predictable, and reasonable period of liability
  • Procurement & Delivery—Public and private procurement processes which value the open selection of architects based on qualifications

In order to participate in AIA New York State Advocacy Day in Albany on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, you must complete the Participant Form (below).

Before you get to Albany, there will be a Pre-Advocacy Day training webinar on Wednesday, April 22, at 11:30am. Attending this training is required for all AIANYS Advocacy Day participants. Click here to register for the training webinar.

Questions? Contact Charlie White, Director of Government Affairs

Or call the AIA New York State office: 518-449-3334

2026 AIANYS Advocacy Day Participant Form

Please complete the following form if you are participating in AIA New York State Advocacy Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Albany, NY.

Deadline to submit form: Friday, April 17, 2026

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