Housing

in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 1557: Enacts the "tenants organizing act"

Enacts the "tenants organizing act"; allows tenants' groups, committees or other tenants' organizations to invite outside guests or visitors including elected officials, services providers, housing lawyers, etc. without being required to pay fees; defines "tenants' organization"; provides for activities that tenants' organizations can take part in; provides for the manner in how a tenants' organization is established.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant organizing without fees, strengthening tenant advocacy and protections per defined activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7705: Provides for the de-regulation of rent-stabilized housing accommodations

Relates to the de-regulation of rent-stabilized housing accommodations; eliminates rent regulation for any regulated housing accommodation that becomes vacant on or after June 16, 2026; makes exceptions.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates rent regulation for vacant units post-2026, weakening tenant protections by removing price controls on housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6062: Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to require certain housing quality standards inspections of Section 8 housing

Directs the commissioner of housing and community renewal to require housing quality standards inspections of Section 8 housing when a tenant moves out or vacates.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates quality inspections for Section 8 housing upon tenant move-out, ensuring safe living conditions for low-income tenants and upholding program standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7002: Prohibiting or limiting certain tax exemptions for real property in instances where a pattern or practice of discrimination against occupants has been found

Prohibits or limits certain tax exemptions for real property in instances where a pattern or practice of discrimination against occupants has been found based on such occupants' lawful source of income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restricts tax exemptions tied to discriminatory practices, closing a loophole that could reduce tax revenue while promoting fair fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directly combats housing discrimination by limiting tax exemptions for properties with discriminatory practices based on lawful income source, strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3555: Establishes the Adirondack park affordable housing task force

Establishes the Adirondack park affordable housing task force; requires such task force to conduct a comprehensive review of affordable housing issues within the Adirondack park and to make recommendations for addressing such issues.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes task force to review affordable housing issues and make recommendations, directly advancing housing policy solutions in Adirondack Park.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 168: Makes migrant youth under the age of 25 eligible to receive housing vouchers under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program

Makes migrant youth under the age of 25 who are receiving runaway and homeless youth services eligible to receive housing vouchers under the family homelessness and eviction prevention supplement ("FHEPS") program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands housing voucher eligibility under FHEPS to migrant youth under 25 experiencing homelessness, directly increasing affordable housing access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill makes 'migrant youth' eligible for housing vouchers, which directly provides a service to immigrants and supports their integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4893: Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act

Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act to provide financial and technical assistance, within funds available to counties, municipalities, rural preservation companies, and other non-profit housing organizations for their housing preservation efforts; provides that funds in the mortgage insurance fund can be used to provide financial support to local governments and eligible non-profit housing organizations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides financial/technical assistance for manufactured home community preservation, directly funding affordable housing preservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Mortgages

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7830: Relates to the rental assistance payment standard pilot program

Establishes the rental assistance payment standard pilot program where the owner of a housing accommodation shall be entitled to charge and collect a rent equal to the maximum amount that the rental assistance program prescribes for like housing accommodations, subject to rent reasonableness calculations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental assistance payment standard to ensure rent reasonableness, protecting tenants from excessive charges in subsidized housing programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1565: Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes

Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill designates offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes, directly addressing homelessness (a core housing policy area) and strengthening legal protections for vulnerable populations per housing topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6198: Authorizes commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain housing registry called "Access-New York"

Authorizes the commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain a housing registry of accessible or adaptable housing for the disabled called "Access-New York"; provides that certain owners shall provide certain information in relation to "Access-New York"; establishes a special advisory review panel to assist the commissioner in performance of duties of "Access-New York".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates 'Access-New York' registry for accessible housing for disabled, advancing housing accessibility and inclusion under affordable housing protections.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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