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NY A01782

NY A01782
Relates to protecting potential tenants with a criminal history; relates to protecting public housing applicants with a criminal history.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to potential tenants with a criminal history; and to amend the public housing law, in relation to public housing applicants with a criminal history

AI Summary

This bill amends the Executive Law and the Administrative Code of New York City to prohibit landlords from denying a potential tenant's rental application solely based on their criminal history. It also requires the Commissioner of the Public Housing Law to develop rules and regulations for state or locally funded rental subsidies or affordable housing lotteries, including prohibiting inquiries about an applicant's criminal history before eligibility is determined and allowing applicants whose applications are rejected to appeal the decision.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to housing (on 01/03/2024)

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