New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4965: Enacts the "house New Yorkers first act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4965 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "house New Yorkers first act". Primary sponsor: Stefani Zinerman (Democratic). It lists 11 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.
Establishes a five-year moratorium on foreign entities purchasing homes in New York state unless the purchase is for a primary residence; directs the department of state to conduct a study on the effects of the moratorium on the housing market and to send a report on the study to the legislature; specifies data and indicators to analyze for the study; defines terms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefani Zinerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Noah Burroughs | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 18 |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Nikki Lucas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Demond Meeks | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 137 |
| Phil Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jordan Wright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“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