Bill Commons

NY A 7072

in committee

Entitles senior citizens to a refund of any security deposit exceeding one month's rent

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did NY A 7072 pass?

Not yet. NY A 7072 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

What is NY A 7072 about?

Limits the amount of security deposit for residential rental premises which may be charged to a senior citizen who has occupied the premises for five years or more to the equivalent of one month's rent; entitles a person who has attained the age of sixty-two to a refund of that portion of any security deposit held by the landlord which exceeds one month's rent.

Who sponsors NY A 7072?

J. Gary Pretlow is the primary sponsor of NY A 7072.

Description

Limits the amount of security deposit for residential rental premises which may be charged to a senior citizen who has occupied the premises for five years or more to the equivalent of one month's rent; entitles a person who has attained the age of sixty-two to a refund of that portion of any security deposit held by the landlord which exceeds one month's rent.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • J. Gary Pretlowprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-03-20

    REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A7072?summary=&detail=

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