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NY A06922
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Requires real estate brokers, agents, landlords, and property management companies to provide Section 8 voucher holders with a formal notice developed by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal explaining their rights against source of income discrimination, with signed acknowledgment of receipt
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Mandates online housing platforms prominently display notices on all rental listing pages informing prospective tenants of their rights as voucher holders and how to report suspected discrimination
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Requires online platforms to have property owners, landlords, and agents affirm compliance with state and local laws prohibiting source of income discrimination before posting listings
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Obligates voucher providers to supply recipients with hotline information for advocacy and legal assistance organizations, best practices for documenting discriminatory behavior, and contact information for reporting discrimination to appropriate agencies
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $250,000 per violation for real estate brokers, agents, landlords, property management companies, or online housing platforms that fail to comply with notice requirements
Legislative Description
Requires section 8 voucher holders to be provided notice of their legal protections from source of income discrimination; requires online housing platforms operating in the state to display notices of rights against source of income discrimination; makes related provisions; provides for penalties for violations.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/7/2026