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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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 6729: Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants

Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord restrictions on tenant-installed appliances/fixtures, strengthening tenant rights and property control within housing.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 1462: Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area

Relates to establishing ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners and renters in the Battery Park project area; provides for a rebate program; provides for a process for application and certification.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes ground rent rebates for eligible homeowners/renewers in Battery Park, directly reducing housing costs and increasing affordability per support indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7032: Provides qualified homeless individuals non-driver state identification cards

This bill (S 7032) allows homeless individuals in New York to obtain free non-driver state ID cards without fees. To qualify, applicants must provide verified proof of homelessness from an approved service provider (such as a shelter, social worker, or homeless liaison). The bill amends existing law to add homeless individuals as a category eligible for these fee-free IDs, alongside seniors and certain public assistance recipients. It requires applicants to submit documentation from designated providers, defined under federal homeless assistance guidelines, to confirm housing status.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAddresses homelessness by removing ID barriers, enabling access to housing services and programs. Directly supports housing access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides free ID to homeless, removing employment barrier. Supports workers' ability to access labor market.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2134: Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code

Relates to requirements for a building owner to refuse to renew a lease under the real estate industry stabilization code; requires the owner of a building to be demolished to prove that such owner has the financial ability to complete demolition of the building.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires building owners to prove financial ability for demolition before refusing lease renewals, protecting tenants from arbitrary displacement under stabilization code.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4659: Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency

Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency; authorizes a city with a population of one million or more to declare an emergency as to any class of housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations in such class within such municipality is not in excess of five percent and a declaration of emergency may be made as to all housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations within such municipality is not in excess of five percent; authorizes other cities, towns and villages to declare a housing emergency after considering publicly available data and holding public hearings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes cities to declare housing emergencies and implement rent stabilization for tenants when vacancy rates are low, directly protecting tenants from rent spikes during housing crises.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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