Bill Commons

NY S 9490

in committee

Relates to unlawful discriminatory practices against tenants relating to citizenship or immigration status

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 9490 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9490 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-18): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

What is NY S 9490 about?

Prohibits landlords or their agents from inquiring or requiring disclosure about citizenship or immigration status, requiring specific immigration documentation to be presented, disclosing immigration or citizenship status to third parties, or threatening to report a tenant's citizenship or immigration status in retaliation for asserting their rights.

Who sponsors NY S 9490?

Rachel May is the primary sponsor of NY S 9490.

Description

Prohibits landlords or their agents from inquiring or requiring disclosure about citizenship or immigration status, requiring specific immigration documentation to be presented, disclosing immigration or citizenship status to third parties, or threatening to report a tenant's citizenship or immigration status in retaliation for asserting their rights.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-18 — REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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Sponsors

  • Rachel Mayprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-18

    REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S9490?summary=&detail=

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