New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5499: Prohibits single-agent dual agency, requires representation agreements, and prohibits mandatory broker's fees in residential real property transactions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5499 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits single-agent dual agency, requires representation agreements, and prohibits mandatory broker's fees in residential real property transactions. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits single-agent dual agency; requires representation agreements; allows broker's fee negotiations; prohibits mandatory broker's fees in residential real property transactions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantel Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“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 JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY