Housing (Renters)

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1058: Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service

Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service; directs the division of housing and community renewal to develop a standard reduction and an appeals process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires rent reduction for submetered utilities, directly protecting tenants from inflated costs and advancing tenant rights under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 595: Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas

Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides funding for small rental housing construction, directly advancing affordable housing development through new funding initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Zoning

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 1130: Relates to protections for renters using certain housing subsidies or public assistance

Protects renters using a housing subsidy or voucher, or receiving public assistance from discrimination by the housing provider based on such renters' income or use of such housing subsidy, voucher or public assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against subsidized renters, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3930: Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in aiding decisions on rental housing and loans

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in aiding decisions on rental housing and loans; requires a study on the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on housing discrimination and redlining.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates study on AI's impact on housing discrimination/redlining, directly addressing tenant protection and anti-discrimination goals in housing decisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI in housing/loans to prevent discrimination, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5999: Enacts the New York state fair tenant credit reporting act

Enacts the New York state fair tenant credit reporting act to ensure that negative credit reporting by landlords can only occur under fair and transparent circumstances.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by preventing landlords from unfairly damaging tenant credit scores through transparent reporting requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 538: Establishes tenant eligibility for certain housing accommodations

Prohibits persons whose income is greater than one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income from occupying certain housing accommodations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets income cap at 125% AMI for housing, ensuring affordability for lower-income tenants and aligning with tenant protection policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4120: Relates to protections for renters using certain housing subsidies or public assistance

Protects renters using a housing subsidy or voucher, or receiving public assistance from discrimination by the housing provider based on such renters' income or use of such housing subsidy, voucher or public assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects renters using housing subsidies from discrimination, directly advancing tenant protections and affordable housing access per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3100: Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit

This bill gives tenant associations in assisted rental housing the right to be the first to purchase their building if the owner plans to convert it (e.g., stop offering affordable rents). To qualify, a tenant association must form with support from at least 60% of tenants and notify the owner and housing division. If a third party makes a "bona fide offer" to buy the building, the tenant association can match that offer or purchase it at the appraised value. The bill applies specifically to properties with federal, state, or city rent restrictions that keep housing affordable for low-income households.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPreserves affordable housing by granting tenant associations first right to purchase their building, preventing conversion to non-affordable units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5245: Prohibits the use of credit checks for prospective tenants

Prohibits a landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, rental broker, real estate agent, or apartment rental clearinghouse from requesting from a potential lessee or a consumer reporting agency a consumer report for the purposes of evaluating a rental application; provides penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits credit checks in rental applications, preventing discrimination against low-income tenants and strengthening tenant protections per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4991: Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant

Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares that such use is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithmic rent setting, preventing potential unfair pricing and protecting tenants from deceptive practices under housing tenant protection policies.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic rent setting, protecting tenants from deceptive tech-driven practices under consumer protection regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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