Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7491: Makes provisions with respect to affordable housing within the city of Yonkers

Makes provisions with respect to affordable housing within the city of Yonkers; provides funds of twenty-five thousand dollars in the affordable housing development account for new construction of affordable housing within the city of Yonkers and acquisition of existing housing stock cooperatives, condominiums and fee simple multi-family housing where appropriate.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $25k for new affordable housing construction and acquisition of existing housing stock, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5177: Establishes a fund for the creation of affordable housing

This bill creates a voluntary fund for affordable housing targeted at veterans and seniors. It allows taxpayers to make extra, non-tax-reducing contributions to the "Affordable Housing for Veterans and Seniors Fund" when filing their state income taxes. The fund, managed jointly by tax and veterans' agencies, will use all collected contributions exclusively for housing projects serving these groups. Annual reports will detail how funds were spent, including recipient names, amounts awarded, and project purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates voluntary tax fund for housing projects serving veterans/seniors, directly funding essential public services through fiscal mechanism.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates voluntary fund exclusively for affordable housing projects targeting veterans and seniors, directly funding housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a voluntary fund exclusively for veterans' affordable housing, directly funding a key service through tax contributions managed by veterans' agencies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1922: Relates to adding veterans to protected classes for unlawful housing discrimination

This bill adds veterans to the list of protected classes under New York's housing discrimination law. It prohibits landlords, property owners, and housing providers from refusing to rent, sell, or lease housing accommodations based solely on a person's veteran status. The law applies to both publicly-assisted housing (Section 1) and general housing, land, or commercial space (Section 2). These changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds veterans to protected classes, prohibiting housing discrimination based on veteran status, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds veterans to protected classes against housing discrimination, preventing denial of housing based on status. Directly protects veterans' rights under housing law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7026: Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act

Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act; ensuring safe housing transfers for domestic violence victims in private and public housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures safe housing transfers for domestic violence victims, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing as per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4088: Relates to representation in certain real property actions

This bill (S 4088) gives homeowners facing real property disputes who cannot afford a lawyer the right to have a court assign them counsel. It directly affects low-income homeowners involved in property cases like evictions or foreclosure. The key provision requires courts to provide court-appointed lawyers through existing county legal aid systems (under Article 18-B of the County Law), mirroring how representation is handled for criminal defendants or family court cases. The bill updates county law to explicitly include "certain real property actions" in the scope of assigned counsel programs. It does not create new funding but formalizes access to existing representation mechanisms for qualifying property disputes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides court-appointed legal counsel for low-income homeowners facing eviction/foreclosure, strengthening tenant protections and preventing housing loss through legal access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3125: Relates to the use of automated decision tools by landlords for making housing decisions

This bill requires landlords using automated tools to screen housing applicants to conduct annual bias checks by independent auditors, ensuring the tools don't disproportionately harm protected groups like racial minorities or women. Landlords must publicly share summary results of these checks on their websites before using the tools and notify applicants about how the tools work, what data they use, and denial reasons. It directly affects landlords who deploy such technology and housing applicants whose applications are processed by these systems. The law mandates transparency about tool usage and provides applicants a 24-hour window to request human review if denied. Violations may trigger investigations by the attorney general.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires bias checks for automated tenant screening to prevent discrimination against protected groups, strengthening tenant protections and preventing housing discrimination.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires bias audits for AI housing tools to prevent discrimination, enhancing data privacy and digital rights protections for applicants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7433: Preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for service related disabled veterans

This bill amends New York's affordable housing law to add a preference category for "service related disabled veterans" in home ownership development programs. It directly affects veterans who served honorably in the military, have a 40%+ disability rating from the VA or DoD related to service, and meet specific documentation requirements. The key change requires housing programs to prioritize these veterans when serving the lowest-income households or ensuring long-term affordability. This policy update modifies eligibility criteria without altering program funding or structure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds veteran preference in affordable home ownership programs, expanding access for disabled veterans within low-income housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds housing preference for disabled veterans in affordable programs, directly advancing their access to housing benefits through prioritization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1617: Relates to potential tenants with a criminal history; and relates to public housing applicants with a criminal history

This bill prohibits landlords from denying rental applications solely based on a potential tenant's criminal history and creates similar protections for public housing applicants. It requires landlords to avoid blanket denials and mandates that public housing programs cannot inquire about criminal history before determining eligibility. The bill also establishes strict criteria for denying housing based on criminal history (only if directly related to public safety), bans consideration of sealed records, and requires an appeal process for rejected applicants. These changes directly affect renters in private housing and applicants for state/local public housing subsidies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits housing discrimination based on criminal history, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce barriers for reentry and promote rehabilitation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits blanket rental denials based on criminal history, strengthening tenant protections and preventing housing discrimination per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 9164: 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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrioritizes housing for domestic violence survivors, supporting victim safety and access to justice within criminal justice reform framework.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrioritizes domestic violence survivors in public housing waiting lists, strengthening tenant protections and access to affordable housing for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Homelessness Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 8020: Establishes a pilot program to improve equity and efficiency in housing for people with developmental disabilities

Establishes a pilot program in partnership with a nonprofit organization to improve equity and efficiency in housing for people with developmental disabilities by encouraging shared housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a pilot program to improve housing equity for people with developmental disabilities via shared housing, advancing affordable housing access for a vulnerable group.92% confidence

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