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 No ✗ Opposes 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 4419: Requires the chief administrator of the office of court administration to establish a searchable public database providing information regarding eviction proceedings in the state

Requires the chief administrator of the office of court administration to establish a searchable public database providing information regarding eviction proceedings in the state; directs the chief administrator to adopt rules directing village, town or other local courts to report their eviction proceeding data to the office of court administration.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates transparency in eviction data, enabling tenant rights advocacy and accountability without direct funding or policy change.75% 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 No ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4409: Requires the issuance of certificates of occupancy for rental property damaged by fire

This bill requires landlords to obtain proof that fire-damaged rental properties are safe before renting them out. Specifically, owners must get a valid certificate of occupancy (from municipalities that issue them) or a written inspection statement (from building officials or independent inspectors) confirming the property is habitable with no code violations and dated after the fire. Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of this documentation before signing a lease. The law applies to properties damaged by fire exceeding $1,000 in value and voids any lease clauses attempting to bypass these requirements. This directly affects landlords of fire-damaged rental units and their tenants in New York.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires safety certification for fire-damaged rentals, ensuring tenant habitability and preventing unsafe housing conditions per bill summary.95% 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 No ✗ Opposes 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

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7312: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain lands in the town of Wilton, county of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain lands in the town of Wilton, county of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingTransfers public land to a housing coalition for development, advancing affordable housing initiatives through land conveyance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill transfers land to Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, directly supporting veteran housing services and infrastructure needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing