New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8891: Establishes income eligibility requirements for occupancy of rent-regulated housing accommodations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8891 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes income eligibility requirements for occupancy of rent-regulated housing accommodations. Primary sponsor: Jack Martins (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes income eligibility requirements that a tenant shall have income not to exceed one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income to be eligible to occupy certain rent-regulated housing accommodations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Martins | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 7 |
“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 HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT