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NY A06675
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Latrice Walker
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to create administrative procedure policies conforming with federal housing law (42 USC §§13661-13662) and HUD guidance
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Mandates oral interpretation services for all limited English proficient applicants and residents throughout administrative procedures
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Provides automatic stays of housing court proceedings while administrative procedures are active, and stays until underlying criminal court proceedings are resolved in cases involving alleged criminal activity
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Requires all hearings to follow New York state rules of evidence, be conducted by impartial hearing officers approved by residents, and result in written decisions within 30 days that are published in a searchable public database
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Allows residents to submit and pursue grievances regardless of whether they are current on rent payments
Legislative Description
Requires the New York City Housing Authority to create policies regarding administrative procedures that conform with Title 42 Sections 13661-13662 of the United States Code and any relevant guidance developed by the Office of Public and Indian Housing of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development with respect to proceedings involving decisions of the Authority.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/7/2026