New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9716: Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9716 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members. Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the rights of certain tenants.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordell Cleare | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.894
- REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT