Bill > S06476

This bill requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to establish comprehensive administrative procedures that align with federal housing regulations, specifically focusing on grievance and hearing processes for residents and applicants. The bill mandates that NYCHA create policies that include providing oral interpretation services for limited English proficient individuals, establishing a formal motion practice mechanism, implementing automatic stays in housing court proceedings for residents involved in administrative procedures, and guaranteeing the right to a stay in procedures involving alleged criminal activity. Additionally, the bill stipulates that hearings must be conducted according to New York state evidence rules, presided over by impartial hearing officers selected with resident input, and result in written decisions that are provided to participants within 30 days and published in a public, searchable database. Importantly, the bill also ensures that residents can submit and pursue grievances regardless of their current rent payment status, which aims to protect tenants' rights and provide more equitable access to administrative review processes. These provisions are designed to improve transparency, fairness, and accessibility in NYCHA's administrative procedures.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6476