Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 11529: Relates to the bonding authority of the New York city housing development corporation

Increases the maximum aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes and bonds of the New York city housing development corporation from twenty billion dollars to twenty-two billion dollars.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases bonding authority for NYC Housing Development Corp, directly funding housing development and expansion.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8313: Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to residents regarding resident management corporations

Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to all residents regarding the formation of resident management corporations, the requirements of such resident management corporations and the potential benefits of creating such resident management corporations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates NYCHA to provide resident training on RMCs and requires DHCA funding, advancing tenant empowerment and strengthening public housing management programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10160: Requires utilities accept public assistance payments

This bill requires gas and electric utilities to accept and credit public assistance payments directly for residential customers. It specifically mandates that utilities treat payments from programs like the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and emergency funding as full payment, regardless of a customer's account status. Utilities must use these payments to restore service or stop collections activity. The law directly affects low-income residential utility customers who receive public assistance and the utilities serving them. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures low-income tenants receive utility service continuity via public assistance payments, preventing disconnection that could lead to housing instability or eviction, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10279: Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse

This bill (A 10279) prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against policyholders based on marital status after the death of a spouse. It directly affects widowed individuals who purchase or maintain property, casualty, home, renter's, or auto insurance. The law bans insurers from refusing to continue coverage, canceling policies, limiting coverage, or charging higher premiums solely because a policyholder is widowed. The provision applies to all insurance types covered under the law and takes effect upon the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents insurance discrimination for home and renter's insurance, protecting widowed individuals from financial barriers to maintaining housing stability.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10885: Relates to benefits for the surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty

This bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary residences of surviving spouses of firefighters who died in the line of duty. It allows local governments and school districts to automatically exempt up to 50% of the assessed value of these homes from taxation, though they retain the option to reduce this percentage if they choose. The law defines eligible firefighters broadly to include paid members of various fire departments and extends the benefit to properties held in trust or by cooperative apartment corporations, while excluding certain types of housing. Additionally, the bill requires the state to develop and publish a list of documents that prove eligibility for this tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to surviving spouses of firefighters by exempting up to 50% of home value from property taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for surviving spouses' primary residences, reducing housing costs and supporting housing stability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax exemptions for surviving spouses of firefighters, expanding benefits to support workers and their families.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 1462: Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area

Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area; provides for a rebate program; provides for a process for application and certification.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners/renewers in Battery Park, directly reducing housing costs and increasing affordability per support indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9571: Permits multiple transfers of low-income housing tax credits

This bill allows low-income housing tax credits to be transferred multiple times between different owners or entities, rather than being limited to a single transfer. It directly affects taxpayers who own interests in low-income housing buildings and the entities that receive these tax credits. The key provision permits a transferee to pass the credit on to another person or entity, provided the transfer is properly documented and does not affect the project's eligibility for program benefits. The changes apply to tax credits allocated under the public housing law, regardless of whether the projects are under construction, completed, or in pre-development stages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit transfers, providing more flexibility for low-income housing investments and potentially increasing funding for affordable housing programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill facilitates low-income housing tax credit transfers, enabling more entities to develop affordable housing projects and increasing available affordable housing units.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 2287: Relates to including the illegal conversions of dwelling units in the definition of harassment

This bill amends New York City's administrative code to define illegal housing conversions as a form of harassment. Specifically, it adds two new provisions: (1) splitting apartments or altering buildings without permits (e.g., moving walls, subdividing rooms), and (2) occupying units that violate multiple dwelling laws. These changes directly affect tenants experiencing unsafe or illegal housing modifications by landlords and provide a clearer legal basis for reporting such violations as harassment. The bill expands existing harassment protections to cover specific housing code violations without altering broader policy outcomes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingDefines illegal housing conversions as harassment, strengthening tenant protections against unsafe modifications by landlords.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 659: Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from misinforming tenants about rent decontrol in affordable housing units, strengthening tenant protections under the Affordable New York Housing Program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 3601: Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes senior residents in independent housing to receive home-like services, strengthening tenant rights by ensuring access to essential services in their living environment.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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