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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1838: Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program; enables municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes municipalities to repair hazardous housing violations, protecting tenant safety from immediate code violations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 6263: Requires out-of-state affordable housing owners to maintain an escrow account for affordable housing rental units located in New York state

Requires out-of-state affordable housing owners to maintain an escrow account for the purpose of financing utility costs, property tax obligations, fire services, and regular maintenance costs for affordable housing rental units located in New York state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates escrow for property tax obligations, ensuring state revenue collection and fiscal responsibility for affordable housing maintenance costs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates escrow accounts for out-of-state affordable housing owners to cover maintenance, utilities, and taxes, preserving affordability and ensuring unit upkeep, directly supporting tenant protections and housing stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10180: Provides a tax exemption on certain auxiliary dwelling units constructed for seniors or disabled individuals

Allows a real property tax exemption for dwelling units constructed for senior citizens or disabled persons receiving social security disability benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief for seniors and disabled individuals, reducing their financial burden and promoting fiscal equity.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for auxiliary dwelling units for seniors and disabled individuals, directly advancing affordable housing access for vulnerable populations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10442: Relates to the bonding authority of the New York city housing development corporation

Increases the maximum aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes and bonds of the New York city housing development corporation from twenty billion dollars to twenty-two billion dollars.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases bonding authority for NYC Housing Development Corp, directly funding housing development and strengthening affordable housing capacity.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9652: Relates to artist preferences in housing

Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill clarifies that artist preferences in housing are not discriminatory, thereby protecting housing rights for a specific group and preventing unjust restrictions on housing access.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9716: Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members

Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the rights of certain tenants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands tenant protection rights by including extended family members in succession regulations, strengthening housing security.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10885: Relates to benefits for the surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty

This bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary residences of surviving spouses of firefighters who died in the line of duty. It allows local governments and school districts to automatically exempt up to 50% of the assessed value of these homes from taxation, though they retain the option to reduce this percentage if they choose. The law defines eligible firefighters broadly to include paid members of various fire departments and extends the benefit to properties held in trust or by cooperative apartment corporations, while excluding certain types of housing. Additionally, the bill requires the state to develop and publish a list of documents that prove eligibility for this tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to surviving spouses of firefighters by exempting up to 50% of home value from property taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemptions for surviving spouses' primary residences, reducing housing costs and supporting housing stability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax exemptions for surviving spouses of firefighters, expanding benefits to support workers and their families.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9869: Establishes a task force to study aging in place in mental health housing

This bill creates a temporary task force within the Office of Mental Health to study how to help residents of community-based mental health housing programs age in place. The nine-member group will investigate barriers to care, propose policy changes to improve access to medical services, ensure housing compliance with disability laws, and develop training for staff. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within twelve months, after which the bill and the group will automatically expire.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a task force to improve access to medical services and housing compliance for mental health residents, directly supporting healthcare access.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a task force to study aging in place in mental health housing, aiming to improve access, ensure compliance, and develop staff training, thereby strengthening housing protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9065: Relates to the reconnection of service for low-income customers

Relates to the reconnection of service for low-income customers; provides that upon the signing of a reconnection plan where a low-income customer shall pay no more than three percent of such customer's monthly income for electric or gas service or six percent of monthly income for combination electric and gas service plus such customer's current monthly bill, a utility shall reconnect such service.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingHelps low-income households maintain utility access, preventing disconnection-related housing instability85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 8612: Relates to enacting technical changes to the good cause eviction law

This bill makes technical updates to New York's good cause eviction law, primarily refining how rent increases and exemptions are calculated. It clarifies that rent increases must not exceed 245% of the fair market rent (published by HUD), adjusts the inflation index formula for rent adjustments (using specific regional CPI data), and defines "consummated" for condo/co-op conversions. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants in residential units covered by the law, including condos, co-ops, and properties with rent-regulated units. The bill ensures clearer implementation of existing protections by updating technical definitions and calculation methods.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies rent increase limits (245% of HUD fair market rent) and calculation methods under good cause eviction law, strengthening tenant protections against excessive rent hikes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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