Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10991: Establishes the tenant power act

Establishes the tenant power act; authorizes the establishment of tenant unions and sets forth the powers and duties of such organizations; establishes the statewide tenant association; provides for the enforcement of such provisions; establishes the statewide tenant association fund; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tenant unions and a statewide association to protect tenant rights, directly advancing housing protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

A 10927: Relates to permitting other qualifying members of a household to qualify for the disability rent increase exemption

Permits other qualifying members of a household to qualify the household for the disability rent increase exemption when they are not the head of household.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands disability rent increase exemptions to non-head household members, strengthening tenant protections and aiding affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9723: 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 HousingBill mandates NYCHA to provide information and training on resident management corporations, empowering tenants and strengthening community housing governance.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9716: Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members

Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the rights of certain tenants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands tenant protection rights by including extended family members in succession regulations, strengthening housing security.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11059: Relates to limiting the liability of low-income housing providers who receive government assistance, and establishing a temporary insurance stabilization program for such entities

Limits the liability of low-income housing providers who receive government assistance; establishes a temporary insurance stabilization program for such entities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects low-income housing providers by limiting liability and establishing insurance, ensuring financial stability for affordable housing entities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9731: Enacts the "homeowner fraud protection and property alert act"

Enacts the "homeowner fraud protection and property alert act"; relates to establishing a statewide electronic property recording alert system to allow property owners to receive notification when an instrument affecting their property is recorded in the official records of any county; establishes the county recording modernization fund.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects property owners from fraud and establishes a notification system, safeguarding property rights and security.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9718: Relates to the provision of legal representation to certain persons in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings

Requires counties and/or cities to establish a plan for providing legal counsel to persons who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings and who are financially unable to obtain counsel; defines eligible person as one whose gross individual income is not in excess of one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal income official poverty line; requires the state to match dollar for dollar the amount counties appropriate for their plans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state matching funds for county legal aid plans, directly increasing public spending to support essential services for low-income residents.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates legal representation for low-income tenants facing eviction, directly protecting tenant rights and preventing homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9870: Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal

Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal; provides the necessary steps for ensuring such enforcement is paused.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants from losing storage during housing assistance appeals, preventing homelessness and supporting housing stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9691: Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates compliance with land use review procedures for NYC Housing Authority dispositions, ensuring transparent and regulated housing development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 27, 2026

A 11147: Relates to defining community significant projects and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program

Defines community significant projects as a business creating or retaining current jobs as determined by the commissioner, with particular emphasis on employment and/or training of current public housing residents; currently located or to be located in existing leased space of a building in a public housing development in the state; and which makes significant qualified capital investments to start a business, or improve services and working conditions for an existing business, when located in such public housing space and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines community significant projects to include businesses in public housing developments, prioritizing job creation and training for residents, thereby strengthening housing stability and economic opportunities.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands the Excelsior Jobs Program to include community significant projects, specifically targeting job creation, retention, and training for public housing residents, directly advancing employment standards and worker opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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