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NY S00361

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to reduce rent for tenants who experience disruptions in heat, water, gas, or electricity service

  • Mandates rent reduction of the greater of either $75 per month (prorated daily) or 10% of the tenant's prorated daily rent for each day of utility disruption

  • Rent reductions would be applied to the tenant's bill for the following month after the disruption occurs

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Enacts the "NYCHA utility accountability act"; requires the NYCHA to provide a rent reduction to tenants who experience a disruption in utility service.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/25/2026
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/7/2026
Finance3/10/2025
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/8/2025

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