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NY A10479

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Powers

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York City Administrative Code section 8-107 to create an exception to housing occupation discrimination rules for artist preferences
  • Allows housing providers to give occupancy preference to individuals involved in artistic activities without violating anti-discrimination laws
  • Requires that any artist preference be implemented or authorized by a state agency or the State of New York to qualify for the exception
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Powers and referred to the Committee on Housing on March 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.

Last Action

referred to housing

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing3/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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