New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1501: Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance

In committee Last action May 29, 2026: SUBSTITUTED BY S913

Plain-language summary

A 1501 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY S913.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.