Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9712: Requires public housing authorities with housing complexes containing one hundred or more units to provide food and drinking water for all tenants in the affected buildings each day of a water service disruption

Requires public housing authorities with housing complexes containing one hundred or more units to provide at least three meals or meal vouchers and drinking water for all tenants in the affected buildings each day of a disruption in water services that requires a pause of tenant use of water for drinking or cooking lasting over twenty-four hours.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates food and water for tenants during water disruptions, directly strengthening tenant protections and supporting housing stability.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 9701: Enacts the rapid engagement initiative act

Establishes a program to provide immediate assistance to persons to whom an appearance ticket has been issued in order to address the critical needs of such persons for housing, medical treatment, legal representation, and other requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides immediate assistance for housing, medical care, and legal representation to individuals with appearance tickets, directly addressing critical needs to reduce recidivism and support criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides immediate medical treatment assistance to individuals with appearance tickets, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides immediate assistance for housing needs to individuals with appearance tickets, directly addressing critical housing gaps.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides immediate assistance including housing, medical treatment, and legal representation to individuals with appearance tickets, indicating support for immigrant services and integration.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9789: Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease

Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by standardizing venue rules to allow tenants to sue in their local county, improving access to justice in housing disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 9572: Requires at least one director on a board of directors be a primary resident of the residential cooperative housing corporation and prohibits certain charges by such corporations without 30 days notice

Requires at least one director on a board of directors of a residential cooperative housing corporation be a primary resident of such residential cooperative housing corporation; prohibits the charging of payments, fees or charges by cooperative housing corporations without thirty days written notice to such cooperative housing corporation's shareholders.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections in cooperative housing by requiring resident directors and limiting fee charges with proper notice, advancing housing rights.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10441: Relates to duties of notaries with respect to instruments conveying residential real property

Specifies additional duties of notaries with respect to instruments conveying residential real property; requires a specific colloquy to determine that the principal understands the conveyance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring notaries to ensure principals understand residential property conveyances, reducing fraud risk and protecting homeownership rights.75% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

J 1826: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Fair Housing Month in the State of New York

This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in New York State. The resolution aims to raise awareness about housing discrimination and the importance of equal access to housing opportunities for all residents. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic observance to highlight the significance of fair housing principles. The measure is a ceremonial proclamation rather than a substantive legislative action.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes fair housing awareness and equal access to housing opportunities, aligning with supporting housing discrimination prevention and tenant protections.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10632: Establishes the Redeveloping Empty and Vacant Infrastructure for Vibrant Economies Act or the REVIVE Act

The REVIVE Act aims to address New York's housing shortage by allowing the conversion of vacant commercial and parking properties into residential developments. It applies to parcels zoned for commercial, office, retail, or parking uses that have been at least 50% vacant for one year and meet specific size and infrastructure requirements. The bill establishes state-level standards that override local zoning restrictions by mandating minimum density levels, limiting parking requirements to one space per unit, and setting strict approval timelines for municipalities. Additionally, it permits increased building heights in certain areas and creates a streamlined ministerial review process to expedite development approvals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directly addresses housing shortage by enabling conversion of vacant commercial properties to residential use, increasing housing supply through state-level zoning overrides.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10667: Defines lease-hold retirement community and proscribes rules and regulations for ownership and operation thereof

Sets up rules and regulations for the operation of lease-hold retirement communities located in a county with a population of more than one million inhabitants that only borders one other county, to provide adequate housing for senior citizens wishing to retire and locate in a lease-hold retirement community; grants owners of homes in lease-hold retirement communities the right to sell their homes by methods common to sales of residential property; requires that owners of lease-hold retirement communities offer owners of homes the option to sign a long-term ninety-nine year lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes regulations for lease-hold retirement communities to provide adequate housing for senior citizens, expanding housing options for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 9368: Enacts the "New York property rehabilitation protection act"

Enacts the "New York property rehabilitation protection act" to provide protection against the use of assignment of benefit agreements by rehabilitation contractors in a fraudulent manner.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects against fraudulent assignment of benefit agreements by rehabilitation contractors, preventing exploitation of property owners and tenants during housing rehabilitation.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

J 1781: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Fair Housing Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in the state. It does not change any laws or policies but serves to raise awareness about fair housing issues during that month. The resolution directs the Governor to issue a proclamation acknowledging the importance of eliminating housing discrimination and ensuring equal access to neighborhoods for all residents.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes fair housing awareness and supports eliminating housing discrimination, aligning with housing equity goals.90% confidence

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