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NY A08208
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Raga
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AI Summary
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Requires housing agencies to inform housing voucher holders of their rights relating to their vouchers
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Mandates that individuals eligible for housing assistance receive a written "bill of rights" detailing their rights and remedies regarding lawful source of income discrimination
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Requires the bill of rights to be posted on websites of the Division of Human Rights, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and all government entities administering public housing programs
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Bill of rights must be provided in English plus the 11 most commonly spoken non-English languages in New York State based on U.S. Census Bureau data
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Takes effect January 1 following enactment, with immediate authorization to develop necessary regulations
Legislative Description
Requires persons with housing vouchers be informed of their rights and provided with a bill of such rights.
Last Action
referred to housing
1/7/2026