New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8729: Establishes the "right to home inspection 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 8729 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "right to home inspection act". Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8729B.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the right to inspection of homes by buyers; provides for a 10-day inspection period where the buyer has the right to have a home inspected and cancel the contract if the buyer is not satisfied with the inspection results; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Kristen Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8729B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- PRINT NUMBER 8729A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY