Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5790: Establishes the New York student loan assistance and home purchase act

Establishes the "New York student loan assistance and home purchase act" for the purposes of facilitating the purchase of homes by individuals who are burdened by student debt, by providing financing opportunities for the consolidation of student debt into a mortgage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables home purchase for student debt holders by consolidating debt into mortgages, directly addressing a key barrier to affordable housing access and promoting homeownership.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 733: Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and fund

Establishes a housing project revolving loan program and housing project revolving loan fund to encourage the development of mixed income housing by providing zero-percent interest or low-interest loans.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates low-interest loans to fund mixed-income housing development, directly advancing affordable housing goals through financial support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6761: Provides for calculating the area median income for affordable housing programs in N.Y. city

Bill S 6761 changes how the area median income (AMI) is calculated for new affordable housing programs in New York City. For these programs, the AMI will be determined by using the lower figure between the AMI of the specific zip code where the program is located and the AMI of the broader region. This new calculation method will directly affect how eligibility and rent levels are set for future affordable housing projects within NYC.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill uses lower AMI calculation to expand affordable housing eligibility in NYC, directly strengthening access to affordable housing programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1219: Requires supportive housing to be disbursed throughout the boroughs of certain cities in proportion to the borough population

Requires, in cities having a population of one million or more, supportive housing be disbursed throughout the boroughs of such city in proportion to the borough population.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires proportional distribution of supportive housing across boroughs in large cities, ensuring equitable access to affordable housing resources without concentration.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6971: Relates to actions upon a subordinate bond or note

This bill (S 6971) sets new documentation requirements for lenders seeking to foreclose on residential mortgages in New York. It requires lenders to prove ownership of the mortgage note, provide a complete payment history from loan origination, and document the physical location and chain of custody of the original note. These rules apply specifically to foreclosures on one- to four-family residential properties. The bill also clarifies that defendants can raise statute of limitations or "lack of standing" defenses at any time during the case, not just in initial pleadings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires lenders to prove mortgage ownership and payment history before foreclosure, preventing wrongful evictions and strengthening tenant protections for residential properties.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1127: Relates to increasing the standards of monthly need and home energy grant amounts for persons in receipt of public assistance

This bill increases financial assistance standards for New York residents receiving public assistance. Starting July 1, 2025, the monthly need standard for eligibility and maximum benefit amounts will double (e.g., from $158 to $316 for single-person households), with annual adjustments tied to federal cost-of-living changes. Home energy grants and supplemental home energy grants also double starting July 2025 (e.g., from $14.10 to $28.20 monthly for single-person households). These changes directly affect low-income individuals and families qualifying for state public assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state spending on public assistance and home energy grants by doubling benefits, directly funding essential programs for low-income residents.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDoubles home energy grants for public assistance recipients to reduce energy cost burdens, directly protecting utility consumers and advancing affordability.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill doubles home energy grants ($14.10→$28.20) for public assistance recipients, directly increasing financial support for housing affordability and energy costs.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 72: Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program; provides that the commissioner of the division of housing and community renewal shall implement a program of rental assistance in the form of housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or who face an imminent loss of housing; provides that the commissioner shall designate housing access voucher local administrators in the state to administer the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental assistance vouchers for homeless/impending housing loss, directly funding affordable housing access through state-administered program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 19, 2025

A 4040: Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law

Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law; provides that in cases of alleged housing discrimination, an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by a practice's discriminatory effect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCodifies disparate impact standard in housing discrimination cases, strengthening tenant protections by allowing proof of discriminatory effect without intent.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 8256: Prohibits the issuance of tickets to residential occupants for certain violations of the sanitation code

Prohibits the issuance of violations or tickets during certain weekend hours to residential occupants for violations of the sanitation department regulations regarding placing trash or garbage out for collection earlier than allowed under the city routing system designated hours.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents fines for minor sanitation violations during weekends, reducing financial burden on tenants and aligning with tenant protection measures.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 1820: Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property

Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property when covenants, conditions and restrictions exist which discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, national origin, source of income or ancestry.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill eliminates discriminatory covenants in property sales, directly addressing housing discrimination and advancing fair housing access per indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing