Housing

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8760: Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property

Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property when covenants, conditions and restrictions exist which discriminate on the basis of a protected class in violation of state or federal law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination by requiring modification of discriminatory covenants, advancing fair housing protections under anti-discrimination laws.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 13, 2026

A 9467: Prohibits unfair residential real estate service agreements

Prohibits unfair residential real estate service agreements which are certain service agreements which are not to be performed within two years following the time such agreement is entered into.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits unfair residential real estate service agreements, protecting tenants from exploitative contracts and strengthening tenant rights.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 956: Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program

Establishes an affordable independent senior housing assistance program which shall provide grants within amounts appropriated or otherwise available therefor to affordable independent senior housing properties to establish and operate resident assistance programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes grant program for affordable senior housing assistance, directly funding housing initiatives to support vulnerable populations through resident assistance programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 1458: Removes the requirement that rent arrears be repaid for social services districts located in a municipality with a population of five million or more

Removes the requirement that rent arrears be repaid for social services districts located in a municipality with a population of five million or more.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves rent arrears repayment requirement for tenants in large municipalities, reducing financial burden and protecting tenant rights per housing topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3150: Establishes the New York state first home grant program

Establishes the New York state first home grant program; directs the commissioner of homes and community renewal, in consultation with the state comptroller, to implement such program; provides assistance on behalf of a first time home buyer qualified for such program; and for costs in connection with the acquisition, involving an eligible mortgage loan, of an eligible home, including downpayment costs, closing costs, and costs to reduce the rates of interest on eligible mortgage loans; subsidies to make shared equity homes affordable to home buyers by discounting the price for which the home will be sold and to preserve the affordability of the home for subsequent home buyers; and pre-occupancy home modifications required to accommodate qualified home buyers or members of their household with disabilities; excludes the amount of any grant to any first time home buyer awarded or any federal first time home buyer grant program from taxable income for the purpose of calculating New York adjusted gross income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds for first-time homebuyer grants, directly funding a program under government spending with no tax implications.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides direct financial assistance for down payments and closing costs for first-time homebuyers, advancing affordable housing access through state funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3068: Subsidizes closing costs for low income current tenants who are purchasing a home

Calls for the state to subsidize a portion of closing costs for certain individuals who have been tenants of public housing projects or rent subsidized housing for the previous five years.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSubsidizes closing costs for low-income tenants transitioning to homeownership, directly advancing affordable housing access for vulnerable residents.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 4252: Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility

Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility due to a head of household's temporary increase in income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingContinues rent exemption for seniors during temporary income spikes, protecting vulnerable tenants from rent hikes per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 2534: Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility in certain cases for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE)

Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides retroactive rent exemptions for seniors/disabled tenants, strengthening tenant protections and ensuring they receive entitled benefits, directly advancing housing security for vulnerable residents.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 912: Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry

Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry providing information relating to rental units including the number and types of code violations issued by the appropriate enforcement agency, and the number of findings of harassment currently on record with the code enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegistry tracks code violations and harassment findings, enabling enforcement of tenant protections and transparency in rental housing compliance.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 1201: Requires the division of housing and community renewal, with the state office for the aging, to establish a database of available senior housing; requires the office for the aging to maintain such database

Requires the division of housing and community renewal, in collaboration with the New York state office for the aging, to establish a publicly accessible online database of available senior housing units; requires the New York state office for the aging to maintain the senior housing unit database.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates public database for senior housing access, facilitating affordable housing options for elderly residents by improving visibility of available units.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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