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BILL NUMBER:S2885
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to unlawful discriminatory practices in housing based on lawful source of income
Purpose
A bill to address unlawful discriminatory practices in rental housing based on source of income including but not limited to section 8 vouchers.
Summary of provisions
Section 292 of the executive law lies amended to define 'lawful source of income.' The opening paragraph and paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (c-1) of the subdivision 2-a of section 296 of the executive law is amended to include 'lawful source of income.' Adds new section 298-b which imposes a punitive penalty of not less than twenty-five hundred dollars and not more than five thousand dollars against owner.
Justification
Landlords have been refusing to accept section 8 vouchers from prospective or actual buyers or tenants. It is an unfair and unlawful practice to make any distinction, discrimination or restriction against any person in the price, terms, conditions or privileges of any kind relating to the sale, rental, lease or occupancy of any real estate used for residential purposes. Currently our neighboring states, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey have legislation that protects against this form of discrimination. This bill exempts apartments of five units or less.
Legislative history
2010: S.6170 (Schneiderman) 2008: S.5204-A/A.7861-A (Smith/Greene)
Fiscal implications
None to state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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