Bill > A06922

This bill creates new legal protections and awareness requirements for housing voucher holders to combat source of income discrimination. The legislation requires real estate brokers, agents, landlords, and property management companies to provide voucher holders with a formal notice explaining their rights against discrimination when they apply for housing. Online housing platforms must prominently display notices about voucher holders' rights and require property owners and agents to affirm compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Voucher providers (public housing agencies) must also give recipients information about advocacy organizations, best practices for documenting potential discrimination, and contact information for reporting discriminatory practices. The bill defines key terms like "source of income discrimination" and establishes penalties for violations, including potential civil fines up to $250,000 per violation. Entities found in violation can be subject to complaints filed with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal or the Division of Human Rights. The act aims to reduce barriers to housing access for individuals using government assistance like Section 8 housing vouchers by increasing transparency and providing clear resources for tenant protection.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6922