S 9070 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants with fees for the payment of rent through an automated clearing house or online payment system

This bill prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants any fees for paying rent through automated clearing house or online payment systems. It also ensures that landlords cannot force tenants to use electronic payments exclusively and must offer at least one free payment method, such as cash or personal checks. Any agreement where a tenant tries to waive these protections is declared invalid. The law applies to all residential landlords and takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2024 Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024

How they voted

55–6
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1 Nay
97% Yea
R Republican21
15 Yea 5 Nay 1
71% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 16, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors