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NY A04665
Bill
Status
2/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Gina Sillitti
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AI Summary
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Defines "fair housing testing" as covert housing investigations comparing treatment of protected class members versus non-members, and analyzing conduct against fair housing law requirements.
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Requires the attorney general to conduct yearly fair housing testing to ensure compliance with fair housing laws.
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Mandates annual reporting to the governor and legislature detailing the number of tests conducted, instances of discrimination found, and any resulting enforcement actions.
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Permits the attorney general to contract with nonprofit fair housing organizations with at least two years of expertise to execute fair housing tests.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to requiring annual fair housing testing; defines fair housing testing; requires the attorney general to conduct yearly fair housing testing to ensure compliance with the human rights law.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/5/2022