New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 401: Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 401 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act". Primary sponsor: Zellnor Myrie (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zellnor Myrie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jamaal Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Samra Brouk | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Nathalia Fernández | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Michael Gianaris | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kristen Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Gustavo Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| James Sanders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jose Serrano | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 29 |
| Toby Stavisky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT