New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8718: Provides that a homeowners' association may include in its declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions a provision expressly prohibiting the use of a no-impact home-based business

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Plain-language summary

S 8718 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that a homeowners' association may include in its declaration, bylaws, or recorded covenants and restrictions a provision expressly prohibiting the use of a no-impact home-based business. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families).