Housing

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9441: Requires landlords in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in certain dwellings

Requires landlords of non-owner occupied, one-six family dwellings in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in all rented apartments; authorizes the promulgation of standards related thereto.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant safety protections by requiring fire extinguishers in rental units, enhancing security for renters in multi-family dwellings.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

Track

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9538: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey real property at the former Buffalo psychiatric center to the Richardson Center Corporation

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey real property at the former Buffalo psychiatric center to the Richardson Center Corporation for the purposes of constructing a mixed-use campus for the community benefit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes conveyance of real property for constructing mixed-use campus for community benefit, which likely includes housing development and community housing initiatives.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

Track

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

Track

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

Track

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

Track

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10052: Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund

Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends local tax authority and directs revenue to community preservation fund, supporting fiscal use for public services and preservation programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends real estate transfer tax authority to fund community preservation, typically supporting affordable housing initiatives through dedicated revenue streams.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

Track

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2627: Establishes the homeownership protection program

Establishes the homeowner protection program; provides that the department of law shall establish the homeowner protection program to ensure the availability of free housing counseling and legal services to homeowners for the purposes of mitigating threats to homeownership; provides that the department of law shall provide grants to eligible not-for-profit housing counseling organizations and legal services organizations to provide services under the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes program funding free housing counseling/legal services to protect homeownership, directly advancing homeowner protection through grants to nonprofits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

Track

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 6263: Requires out-of-state affordable housing owners to maintain an escrow account for affordable housing rental units located in New York state

Requires out-of-state affordable housing owners to maintain an escrow account for the purpose of financing utility costs, property tax obligations, fire services, and regular maintenance costs for affordable housing rental units located in New York state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates escrow for property tax obligations, ensuring state revenue collection and fiscal responsibility for affordable housing maintenance costs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates escrow accounts for out-of-state affordable housing owners to cover maintenance, utilities, and taxes, preserving affordability and ensuring unit upkeep, directly supporting tenant protections and housing stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

Track

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10180: Provides a tax exemption on certain auxiliary dwelling units constructed for seniors or disabled individuals

Allows a real property tax exemption for dwelling units constructed for senior citizens or disabled persons receiving social security disability benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief for seniors and disabled individuals, reducing their financial burden and promoting fiscal equity.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for auxiliary dwelling units for seniors and disabled individuals, directly advancing affordable housing access for vulnerable populations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

Track

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9652: Relates to artist preferences in housing

Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill clarifies that artist preferences in housing are not discriminatory, thereby protecting housing rights for a specific group and preventing unjust restrictions on housing access.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

Track