New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Senate

S9652 — Relates to artist preferences in housing

Last action — Passed Senate

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill allows preference for artists in housing without it being considered discrimination.

This legislation ensures that giving housing occupancy preference to individuals involved in artistic activities is not deemed unlawful discrimination. It must be implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.

What this means for you
  • Artists: This means you may receive priority access to certain housing options designed to support your artistic work.

Summary

Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  2. PASSED SENATE

  3. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1565

  4. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  5. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

  6. REFERRED TO CITIES 1

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 civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9652 do?
Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.
Who sponsors S9652?
S9652 is sponsored by Erik Bottcher.
What is the current status of S9652?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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