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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8118: Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings

Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies or municipalities to commence an action against the owner of the premises affected to seek the appointment of a receiver of rents or payments for use and occupancy or common charges.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits utility terminations in multi-dwelling units, directly protecting tenants from service disruptions and strengthening tenant rights in housing contexts.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8313: Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to residents regarding resident management corporations

Requires NYCHA to provide information and trainings to all residents regarding the formation of resident management corporations, the requirements of such resident management corporations and the potential benefits of creating such resident management corporations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates NYCHA to provide resident training on RMCs and requires DHCA funding, advancing tenant empowerment and strengthening public housing management programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1615: Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants

Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants; seals any records pertaining to dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian who were residing on or removed from such property.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects minors from eviction record exposure, strengthening tenant rights by preventing children's names in eviction proceedings and sealing related records.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10160: Requires utilities accept public assistance payments

This bill requires gas and electric utilities to accept and credit public assistance payments directly for residential customers. It specifically mandates that utilities treat payments from programs like the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and emergency funding as full payment, regardless of a customer's account status. Utilities must use these payments to restore service or stop collections activity. The law directly affects low-income residential utility customers who receive public assistance and the utilities serving them. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures low-income tenants receive utility service continuity via public assistance payments, preventing disconnection that could lead to housing instability or eviction, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10279: Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse

This bill (A 10279) prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against policyholders based on marital status after the death of a spouse. It directly affects widowed individuals who purchase or maintain property, casualty, home, renter's, or auto insurance. The law bans insurers from refusing to continue coverage, canceling policies, limiting coverage, or charging higher premiums solely because a policyholder is widowed. The provision applies to all insurance types covered under the law and takes effect upon the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents insurance discrimination for home and renter's insurance, protecting widowed individuals from financial barriers to maintaining housing stability.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9041: Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund

Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real estate transfer tax authority to fund community preservation, directing tax revenue to public purpose. Supports fiscal management through dedicated program funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs real estate transfer tax revenue to a community preservation fund, which typically funds affordable housing preservation and development initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10052: Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund

Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends local tax authority and directs revenue to community preservation fund, supporting fiscal use for public services and preservation programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends real estate transfer tax authority to fund community preservation, typically supporting affordable housing initiatives through dedicated revenue streams.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2627: Establishes the homeownership protection program

Establishes the homeowner protection program; provides that the department of law shall establish the homeowner protection program to ensure the availability of free housing counseling and legal services to homeowners for the purposes of mitigating threats to homeownership; provides that the department of law shall provide grants to eligible not-for-profit housing counseling organizations and legal services organizations to provide services under the program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes program funding free housing counseling/legal services to protect homeownership, directly advancing homeowner protection through grants to nonprofits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7612: Establishes a co-shelter toolkit

Establishes a co-shelter toolkit of best practices, resources, case studies and other information deemed helpful to inform and encourage the implementation and sustenance of co-shelter models for victims of domestic violence and people experiencing homelessness with companion animals; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness by promoting co-shelter models for homeless individuals with pets, directly supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations through resource toolkit implementation.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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