New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8078: Relates to requiring landlords to return security deposits within a reasonable time
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8078 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring landlords to return security deposits within a reasonable time. Primary sponsor: Claire Valdez (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Limits security deposits to one month's rent; requires landlords to return the full security deposit and any accrued interest to which the tenant is entitled less any amount retained by the landlord within 21 days of the end of the lease.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Valdez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
“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