New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8291: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8291 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (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.
Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Micah Lasher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
“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
- PRINT NUMBER 8291B
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- PRINT NUMBER 8291A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY