New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1701: Relates to the treatment of cooperative housing entities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1701 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the treatment of cooperative housing entities. Primary sponsor: Ed Braunstein (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HOUSING.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the term "landlord" when used in the real property law, shall not include or apply to any corporation, entity or organization, hereinafter known as a "cooperative entity" that is or is operating for the purpose of providing housing and/or residences for its shareholders by leasing or subleasing to such shareholders, under proprietary leases or occupancy agreements or subleases of such leases or occupancy agreements of apartments or residences in the buildings or premises owned by such cooperative entities; makes related provisions for the term "tenant".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Braunstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HOUSING
- REFERRED TO HOUSING