Housing

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6309: Discrimination where insurers exclude, limit, restrict or reduce coverage of a publicly-assisted housing accommodation due to lawful source of income

Establishes discrimination where insurers exclude, limit, restrict or reduce coverage of a publicly-assisted housing accommodation due to lawful source of income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents insurers from denying coverage for publicly-assisted housing based on lawful income, directly protecting tenant rights against discrimination in housing access.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5808: Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers

Establishes a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers who lease the taxpayer's primary residence during the taxable year and who pay rent with respect to such residence in excess of thirty percent of such taxpayer's gross income for such taxable year whose income is less than fifty percent of the area median income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for low-income renters (under 50% AMI) paying >30% of income in rent, aligning with tax relief for lower income.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit targets low-income renters (under 50% AMI) paying >30% of income in rent, directly reducing housing cost burden and supporting affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Landlords Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6516: Directs the division of housing and community renewal to conduct a study on alternatives to the affordable New York housing program

Directs the division of housing and community renewal to conduct a study on alternatives to the affordable New York housing program by investigating new models and partnerships to provide affordable housing to residents of the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs study on new affordable housing models/partnerships to advance state housing program, aligning with support indicators for expanding housing solutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8312: Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act

Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act; ensures safe housing transfers for domestic violence victims in public and private housing; requires landlord response within seven days of a relocation request.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to respond within 7 days to relocation requests for domestic violence victims, strengthening tenant protections in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9028: Relates to use of virtual agents and AI tools in property searches

Requires real estate brokers and online housing platforms using virtual agents and AI tools to conduct a disparate impact analysis to assess the actual impact of any such virtual agent; requires such individuals to submit a summary of the most recent disparate impact analysis to the attorney general's office; requires online housing platforms using virtual agents to provide an option to communicate with a human representative; makes certain provisions requiring anti-discriminatory measures for virtual agents and AI tools.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires disparate impact analysis for AI in housing searches to prevent discrimination, directly supporting tenant protections and anti-discrimination housing measures.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates anti-discrimination analysis for AI tools in housing and requires human alternatives, regulating tech use for consumer protection and digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2306: Removes provisions prohibiting N.Y. city from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws

Removes provisions that prohibit cities of one million or more from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes barriers for NYC to strengthen rent regulations beyond state law, directly enhancing tenant protections and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2441: Establishes the community development financial institution disability housing program within the New York state urban development corporation

This bill establishes a new program within New York State's Urban Development Corporation to fund housing for people with developmental and mental disabilities. It allocates up to $25 million from the existing Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) fund to finance supportive and supervised living facilities through CDFIs. The program requires collaboration with state mental health and disability services offices to develop rules and prioritize housing development. This creates a dedicated funding mechanism for housing providers, directly affecting individuals seeking specialized housing options in New York.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds housing for mental disabilities via CDFI, requiring mental health collaboration to support patient housing stability and access.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $25M from CDFI fund to finance supportive housing for people with disabilities, directly funding housing development for vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7523: Extends provisions relating to affordable housing development loans to all municipalities of the state of New York

Extends provisions relating to affordable housing development loans to all municipalities of the state of New York; assists private sector in development of residential housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends affordable housing loan provisions to all NY municipalities, directly funding residential development through private sector assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3997: Relates to amending the low income housing tax credit eligibility requirements

Amends the low income housing tax credit eligibility requirement to at least sixty percent of residential units be both rent-restricted and occupied by individuals whose income is one hundred twenty-five percent or less of area median gross income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax credit eligibility to target lower-income housing, directing tax benefits toward affordable housing programs for residents at 125% AMI.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 60% of LIHTC units be rent-restricted for households at 125% AMI, directly expanding affordable housing access through tax credit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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