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NY A11081
Bill
Status
10/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Directs the Division of Human Rights to create and attach a statement to all state and municipal housing assistance forms, including Section 8 vouchers and other housing payments or credits.
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Statement must include examples of lawful sources of income, phrases indicating discrimination, and notification that it is illegal to refuse housing or change terms based on receipt of housing assistance.
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Requires the statement to inform recipients that landlords cannot refuse repairs, make inquiries about housing assistance, or engage in discriminatory behavior based on assistance status.
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Must provide contact information for agencies and nonprofits where discrimination complaints can be filed, and inform recipients of their right to file lawsuits.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with authority to promulgate necessary rules and regulations immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Directs the division of human rights to promulgate a statement regarding housing discrimination that shall be appended to any form of housing assistance to inform recipients of such assistance about what statements and actions may be considered illegal discrimination based on lawful source of income.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
10/7/2020