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NY S00947
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jackson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants any fees for paying rent through automated clearing house (ACH) or online payment systems
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Requires landlords to provide at least one rent payment method that does not incur any fees, such as cash or personal check
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Maintains existing law that landlords cannot require electronic billing/payment as the only method for rent payment
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Makes any lease agreement waiving these tenant protections void as contrary to public policy
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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