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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6642: Requires four hours of implicit bias training every two years for real estate appraisers

This bill requires real estate appraisers in New York to complete four hours of implicit bias training every two years as part of their mandatory continuing education. The training focuses on unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that may affect professional decisions, defined in the bill as "implicit bias." It amends existing licensing rules so this training becomes part of the 28-hour biennial education requirement for license renewal. The bill does not change other licensing standards but adds this specific training component for all licensed appraisers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires implicit bias training for appraisers to prevent discriminatory valuation practices, advancing fair housing standards by addressing bias in property assessment.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 6032: Relates to enhanced eligibility requirements of STAR

This bill changes New York's STAR property tax relief program for seniors. It allows seniors whose income decreases due to retirement or the death of a spouse to use their *next* year's income (instead of their current year's income) when determining eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption. To qualify, seniors must file their income tax return for that later year (or provide other income documentation) with the local assessor by the tax deadline. This adjustment helps seniors who experience a temporary income drop after retirement maintain their property tax relief without immediate loss of benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax relief eligibility for seniors by allowing next year's income calculation, reducing tax burden on lower-income seniors through enhanced STAR program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill adjusts STAR tax relief eligibility for seniors, reducing property tax burden and increasing housing affordability for senior homeowners through income flexibility.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Property Tax Property Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1461: Extends the answer time when a major capital improvement rent increase has been filed to ninety days

This bill extends the time tenants have to respond to applications for major capital improvement rent increases in New York City from 60 to 90 days after receiving notice. It directly affects tenants who receive notices about proposed rent hikes tied to building renovations or upgrades. The key change modifies multiple sections of city housing law to replace "sixty" with "ninety" days in the timeline for tenant responses. The bill does not alter rent calculation methods or approval criteria, only the response window for tenants. This is a procedural adjustment to provide tenants with additional time to address such applications.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant response time from 60 to 90 days for rent hikes tied to renovations, strengthening tenant protections against capital improvement increases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 3563: Relates to permitting other qualifying members of a household to qualify for the disability rent increase exemption

Permits other qualifying members of a household to qualify the household for the disability rent increase exemption when they are not the head of household.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands eligibility for disability rent exemption, strengthening tenant protections for qualifying households by allowing non-head members to qualify.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1886: Requires landlord to grant access to engineer or architect hired by tenants to inspect major capital improvements in certain multiple dwellings

Provides that no landlord shall deny access to a licensed professional engineer or licensed registered architect hired by any tenant or tenant association representing tenants of a multiple dwelling of six units or more for the purpose of conducting an inspection of a major capital improvement for which an application for a maximum rent adjustment has been filed by the landlord; provides that such inspection shall be conducted after notice to the landlord and during normal business hours; provides for the filing of such inspection report by such tenants with the New York city rent agency or the state division of housing and community renewal for consideration in such application's determination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlord access for tenant-hired inspectors to verify capital improvements justifying rent hikes, strengthening tenant rights and transparency in rent adjustment processes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5719: Relates to the placement of homeless shelters

Requires the city of New York to consult with the community board of the district and all local elected officials where a proposed homeless shelter or use of commercial hotel space to shelter homeless individuals shall be located, at least three hundred sixty-five days beforehand.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates NYC consultation for homeless shelter placement, directly addressing homelessness through shelter development, aligning with housing support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2167: Creates the hospital and multiple dwelling energy loan fund

S 2167 creates a New York State loan fund providing zero or low-interest loans and interest rate reductions to hospitals and apartment buildings (multiple dwellings) for energy efficiency upgrades. Eligible projects require an energy audit and must reduce energy costs, with at least 60% of funds going to properties in economically distressed areas. Loans cannot exceed $100,000 and cover improvements like energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and renewable technologies (e.g., solar panels). The program aims to lower energy costs for these facilities statewide while requiring annual reports on funded projects and savings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds energy efficiency upgrades and renewable tech (e.g., solar) for buildings via low-interest loans, directly advancing energy efficiency and renewable adoption per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades (HVAC, solar) for buildings, reducing energy costs and emissions per summary. Explicitly promotes renewable tech and energy audits, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds energy efficiency upgrades in apartment buildings (multiple dwellings), reducing operating costs for properties in distressed areas - indirectly advancing affordable housing affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Solar

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 803: Authorizes a town with a population between 69,000 and 69,500 to enact a homestead exemption

This bill allows any town in New York with a 2020 census population between 69,000 and 69,500 to create a homestead exemption for real property taxes. It enables qualifying towns to offer an exemption similar to the existing STAR school tax relief program, capping the exemption at $50,000 in property value. Property owners must apply annually using a standard form, and the exemption applies only to eligible homes meeting the same criteria as STAR. This directly affects homeowners in qualifying towns by potentially reducing their local property tax burden.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables homestead tax exemption capping at $50k, providing property tax relief for homeowners similar to STAR program, directly advancing tax relief for residents.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes homestead exemption modeled after STAR school tax relief program, directly reducing school tax burdens on homeowners to support local school funding systems.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief for homeowners, reducing housing costs and supporting affordability through a homestead exemption similar to STAR program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7745: Creates the cooperative and condominium ombudsperson program and authorizes the residential unit fee

Creates the cooperative and condominium ombudsperson program; authorizes the residential unit tax; establishes the cooperative and condominium ombudsperson program fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes residential unit tax to fund ombudsperson program, directly creating new tax revenue for a specific program within fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates ombudsperson program for co-op/condo disputes, protecting tenant rights through dispute resolution and authorizing funding for the program.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4221: Provides attorney fees to prevailing parties in human rights law cases

This bill requires courts to award attorney fees - including expert witness costs - to winning parties in discrimination lawsuits under New York's human rights laws (specifically violations of Executive Law Sections 296 and 296-a). It mandates that losing defendants cover these fees and all court costs, but explicitly prohibits the state or its agencies from collecting such fees. The law directly affects plaintiffs who win discrimination cases and defendants who lose them in court. It creates a standard mechanism for fee awards in these cases without altering existing anti-discrimination protections.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens enforcement against housing discrimination by requiring attorney fees in human rights cases, directly protecting tenants from discriminatory practices under NY law.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates attorney fees for winning discrimination plaintiffs under NY human rights law, reducing financial barriers for workers pursuing rights claims.95% confidence

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