New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Assembly

A659 — Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing Program

Last action — Passed Senate

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

This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Prohibits landlords from providing incorrect rent decontrol information for certain leases in the Affordable New York Housing Program.

This bill makes it illegal for landlords to include false information about rent decontrol in specific leases and renewals. It also establishes a penalty for violations and mandates standard notices for units in the Affordable New York Housing Program.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers renting in the Affordable New York Housing Program, this ensures accurate information regarding their rent agreements.
  • Families: Families living in these units can expect clearer and standardized communication about their rental terms.

Summary

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  2. PASSED SENATE

  3. 3RD READING CAL.723

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR S9650

  5. REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

  6. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  7. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  8. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.23

  9. SUBSTITUTED BY S450

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.548

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.548

  12. REPORTED

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  14. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  15. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  16. REFERRED TO HOUSING

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on · 21 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 39 Yea · 21 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 392103
Total 392103
% of votes cast 62%33%0%5%
How each member voted (63)
Member Party Vote
Alexis Weik — Nay
Andrea Stewart-Cousins — Yea
Andrew Gounardes — Yea
Andrew J. Lanza — Nay
Anthony H. Palumbo — Nay
April Baskin — Yea
Brian Kavanagh — Yea
Christopher Ryan — Yea
Cordell Cleare — Yea
Dan Stec — Nay
Dean Murray — Nay
Erik Bottcher — Yea
George Borrello — Nay
Gustavo Rivera — Yea
Jabari Brisport — Yea
Jack M. Martins — Nay
Jake Ashby — Nay
Jamaal Bailey — Yea
James Sanders Jr. — Yea
James Skoufis — Nay
James Tedisco — Nay
Jeremy Cooney — Yea
Jeremy Zellner — Yea
Jessica Ramos — Yea
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton — Yea
John Liu — Yea
Joseph A. Griffo — Nay
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. — Yea
José M. Serrano — Yea
Julia Salazar — Yea
Kevin S. Parker — Yea
Kristen Gonzalez — Yea
Lea Webb — Yea
Leroy Comrie — Yea
Liz Krueger — Yea
Luis R. Sepúlveda — Yea
Mario Mattera — Nay
Mark Walczyk — Nay
Michael Gianaris — Yea
Michelle Hinchey — Yea
Monica Martinez — Yea
Nathalia Fernandez — Yea
Pamela Helming — Nay
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick — Nay
Patricia Fahy — Yea
Patrick M. Gallivan — Nay
Pete Harckham — Yea
Peter Oberacker — Not Voting
Rachel May — Yea
Robert Jackson — Yea
Robert Ortt — Nay
Robert Rolison — Nay
Roxanne J. Persaud — Yea
Sam Sutton — Not Voting
Samra Brouk — Yea
Shelley Mayer — Yea
Siela Bynoe — Yea
Stephen T. Chan — Nay
Steve Rhoads — Nay
Thomas F. O'Mara — Not Voting
Toby Ann Stavisky — Yea
William Weber — Nay
Zellnor Myrie — Yea

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does A659 do?
Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.
Who sponsors A659?
A659 is sponsored by Linda Rosenthal.
What is the current status of A659?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track A659?
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