A 9164 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors applying for public housing

This bill establishes a uniform priority system for domestic violence survivors applying to public housing. It requires local housing authorities to give these applicants the same waiting list priority as other vulnerable groups (like the disabled, elderly, or homeless) if they either face ongoing domestic violence in their current home or have left due to abuse without stable replacement housing. The bill specifies that among applicants with equal priority status, selection will be based on application date and time. It references the existing legal definition of "victim of domestic violence" from social services law and applies immediately to all new applicants on waiting lists.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

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Introduced Oct 17, 2025 Last action May 14, 2026

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MODERATE

This bill expands the legislative support for domestic violence survivors seeking public housing by adding new sponsors and updating the bill's status. It strengthens the legal definition of domestic violence by referencing federal standards, clarifies that survivors must receive the highest priority over other groups (with specific exceptions for homeless families), and exempts large cities with over one million residents from these requirements.

Scope change

The bill's applicability is now explicitly excluded for cities with a population of one million or more, whereas the previous version applied broadly to all local housing authorities.

ELIGIBILITY

The priority status for domestic violence survivors was changed from 'same priority as other disenfranchised populations' to 'transfer and placement priority,' implying a higher ranking in the waiting list.

DEFINITION

A new definition was added to align the meaning of 'domestic violence' with the federal definition found in 34 U.S.C. section 12291 (a) (12).

REQUIREMENT

A new provision mandates that public housing authorities must give domestic violence victims the highest priority, unless the authority's existing system specifically prioritizes homeless families or municipal referrals.

SCOPE

An exemption was created stating that the new provisions do not apply to any city with a population of one million or more.

TECHNICAL

The bill text was updated to include additional Assembly sponsors and reflects the bill's progression through committee stages, including amendments and recommitment.

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Committee

Amendments

May 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9164A

lower

May 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HOUSING

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HOUSING

lower

Oct 17, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HOUSING

lower

1 primary · 8 co-sponsors