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NY S00947

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants any fees for paying rent through automated clearing house (ACH) or online payment systems

  • Requires landlords to provide at least one rent payment method that does not incur any fees, such as cash or personal check

  • Maintains existing law that landlords cannot require electronic billing/payment as the only method for rent payment

  • Makes any lease agreement waiving these tenant protections void as contrary to public policy

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants with fees for the payment of rent through an automated clearing house or online payment system.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/7/2026
Housing4/1/2025
Judiciary1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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