New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 913: 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

Passed one chamber Last action May 29, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.218

Plain-language summary

S 913 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 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: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.218.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic).