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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5171: Prohibits the denial of a building permit on the basis that such building will be a mixed-fuel building

Prohibits a municipal corporation from prohibiting the issuing of a permit for the construction of any new commercial, residential, or mixed-use building on the basis that such building will be a mixed-fuel building.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves municipal barrier to housing development by prohibiting permit denials for mixed-fuel buildings, enabling more construction without restricting building types.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 8778: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to The Arc Westchester New York

This bill authorizes New York's commissioner of general services to transfer a specific parcel of unappropriated state land (located at 39 Sullivan Road, North Salem) to The Arc Westchester New York for $1. The land, described as abandoned by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, would be used to operate a group home for adults with disabilities. The transfer includes a reverter clause requiring title to return to the state if the property is no longer used for this purpose. The bill expires two years after enactment and requires The Arc to submit a resolution accepting these terms within one year.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables housing for disabled adults via group home, supporting specialized housing development for vulnerable populations.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3355: Relates to assisting persons with medically diagnosed HIV infection; repealer

This bill modifies New York's social services law to provide targeted assistance for people with medically diagnosed HIV infection. It requires social services districts to ensure individuals with HIV who are homeless or facing homelessness pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent, and to provide emergency shelter, transportation, or nutrition assistance when needed to maintain independent living. The bill also mandates districts to help with eligibility documentation, arrange home visits for interviews, and refer to specialized resources, while creating a statewide online resource hub for HIV-related services. Funding rules are updated to allow full reimbursement for HIV-related emergency shelter costs (up to 110% of fair market rent) and necessary transportation/nutrition payments. The policy directly affects low-income New Yorkers living with HIV who face housing instability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates rent caps at 30% of income and emergency shelter for HIV+ homeless individuals, directly addressing housing stability and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 88: Relates to prohibiting pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership

Prohibits pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership where over fifty percent of the units are shareholder occupied.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits mortgage pre-payment penalties in co-ops (50%+ shareholder-occupied), reducing financial barriers for affordable housing residents and advancing housing affordability.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 6664: Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the fund

Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, advancing public service funding through dedicated tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates community preservation fund funded by real estate transfer tax, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives through dedicated revenue streams.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 7708: Prevents fraudulent deed transfers

This bill requires that any deed transferring ownership of a home or property in New York must include clear, bold warning language stating that signing the deed transfers ownership, along with a notarized signature from the transferor. It also invalidates any deed transfer from a homeowner to a mortgage servicer as part of a mortgage modification. Failure to include the warning or secure the required signature is classified as a class E felony. The state banking department is authorized to investigate suspected fraudulent transfers under this law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents fraudulent deed transfers, protecting homeowners' property rights by requiring clear warnings and notarization, directly addressing a key aspect of housing policy as defined.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4379: Relates to the establishment of an escrow account in any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property

Requires any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property to establish an escrow account where the tenant shall submit any owed rent into such account.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires tenants to pay owed rent into escrow during property recovery cases, protecting tenants from immediate eviction by enabling payment to retain housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6477: Establishes the recidivism reduction act, which creates the office of reentry services

This bill creates a new Office of Reentry Services within New York's Division of Criminal Justice Services to help people leaving prison reintegrate into communities. The office must screen incarcerated individuals within seven days of admission to assess medical, educational, and job readiness needs, and provide tailored reentry planning meetings at key points (upon entry, as requested, and six months before release). It requires the office to connect individuals with housing, employment, job training, healthcare, and public benefits programs during incarceration and for up to three years after release, including arranging transportation to their residence on release day. The bill also mandates a public directory of reentry support services and ensures funding for the office cannot be reduced through budget reallocations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Office of Reentry Services to reduce recidivism via tailored reentry planning, housing, and employment connections, directly advancing rehabilitation and criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates Office of Reentry Services to connect returning citizens with housing, directly advancing housing access for a vulnerable population.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill connects formerly incarcerated individuals to employment services and job readiness, directly supporting workforce reintegration and access to employment opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2218: Relates to rental-purchase agreement forms

This bill sets requirements for rental-purchase agreements, affecting both renters and merchants who use these contracts. It mandates that key disclosures (like late fee rules) appear in 12-point bold type. For late payments, it caps fees at 10% of the overdue amount or $3 for weekly agreements, $5 for monthly agreements, and prohibits charging for payments made within 3 days (weekly) or 7 days (monthly) of the due date. Weekends and federal holidays when the postal service is closed do not count toward these deadlines.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps late fees and prohibits fees for timely payments, strengthening tenant protections in rental agreements under housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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signed · New York · Senate May 23, 2025

S 7798: Makes technical changes to the aid to localities budget

S 7798 makes technical adjustments to New York State's 2025-26 aid to localities budget, specifically reallocating $90 million from the General Fund to the "Underserved Communities and Civic Engagement Program." The bill directs funding to seven specific nonprofit organizations, including the Asian American Foundation, New York Urban League, and Catholic Charities Community Services, for services like housing assistance, workforce training, and healthcare in underserved areas. This is a procedural budget modification with no new policy changes, simply adjusting existing allocations. The bill became law on May 23, 2025, and applies immediately to the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReallocates $90M from General Fund to fund housing, workforce, and healthcare services via nonprofits in underserved areas, advancing public service funding within fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $90M to nonprofits for housing assistance services in underserved communities, explicitly funding housing programs as part of the Underserved Communities Program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training via nonprofit programs in underserved communities, supporting labor-related workforce development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development