New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8816 — Relates to providing tenants with the option to execute leases electronically

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill allows tenants to sign leases electronically.

The legislation gives tenants the choice to execute leases and rental agreements through electronic means. This aims to streamline the rental process and provide flexibility for tenants.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you can sign your lease online, making the process quicker and more convenient.

Summary

Provides tenants with the option to execute leases and rental agreements electronically.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO RULES

  2. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  3. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.407

  5. RULES REPORT CAL.407

  6. REPORTED

  7. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  8. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  9. PRINT NUMBER 8816A

  10. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

  11. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  12. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A8816 do?
Provides tenants with the option to execute leases and rental agreements electronically.
Who sponsors A8816?
A8816 is sponsored by Simcha Eichenstein.
What is the current status of A8816?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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