New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6696: Relates to tenant security deposit accounts and administrative expenses to which a person may be entitled
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6696 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to tenant security deposit accounts and administrative expenses to which a person may be entitled. Primary sponsor: Latrice Walker (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Provides that a landlord depositing security deposits in an interest bearing account shall be entitled to receive as administration expenses a sum equivalent to 20 percent of the interest earned by such security money per annum, but not to exceed one percent per annum of the money so deposited.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latrice Walker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Zohran Mamdani | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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