Bill > S01130

This bill amends New York's executive law to prohibit housing providers from discriminating against renters who use housing subsidies, vouchers, or public assistance. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to reject or impose additional requirements on tenants based on their income if they are using a rental payment subsidy from a public or non-profit entity, such as Section 8 housing vouchers. The bill prevents housing providers from setting minimum income requirements that would exclude tenants whose monthly rent is within the payment limits of their subsidy program. Additionally, for public assistance recipients, the bill protects those whose portion of monthly rent would be one-third or less of their gross monthly income. The definition of "housing provider" is broad, including owners, lessees, managing agents, real estate brokers, and their employees. By adding these protections, the bill aims to prevent discrimination against low-income renters and improve housing access for individuals using government or non-profit rental assistance programs.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1130