Bill > A04120

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to protect renters who use housing subsidies, vouchers, or public assistance from discrimination by housing providers. Specifically, the bill prohibits housing providers from discriminating against potential tenants based on the amount of their income if they are using a housing subsidy or voucher from a public or non-profit entity that directly pays the rent. This protection applies to various forms of assistance, including Section 8 vouchers, as long as the monthly rent falls within the program's payment limits. The bill also protects recipients of public assistance by preventing discrimination against individuals whose portion of the monthly rent would be one-third or less of their monthly gross income. The term "housing provider" is broadly defined to include owners, lessees, managing agents, real estate brokers, and their agents or employees. By adding these provisions, the bill aims to prevent housing discrimination based on the source of income and make housing more accessible to individuals using government or non-profit assistance programs.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4120