New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5645: Prohibits any person who owns or manages more than four rental units within the state from serving as a public member on a rent guidelines board

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Plain-language summary

S 5645 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits any person who owns or manages more than four rental units within the state from serving as a public member on a rent guidelines board. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families).