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NY S06718

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords from charging surcharges for tenant-installed appliances when the tenant pays their own electric utility bill
  • Applies to housing accommodations under New York City rent control and rent stabilization laws
  • Amends the NYC Administrative Code, Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, and Emergency Housing Rent Control Law of 1946
  • Takes effect immediately, with rent control provisions remaining in effect only during the declared housing emergency
  • Rent stabilization provisions will expire on the same date as the existing rent stabilization law expires

Legislative Description

Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/7/2026
Codes6/4/2025
Housing, Construction, and Community Development3/20/2025

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