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S 5956

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Relates to providing enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-5956
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
Senate in_committee 2026-01-07
Housing
Summary

Provides for enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations; provides court may award punitive damages to a tenant upon finding the landlord's breach of warranty was intentional and malicious.

Sponsor
Kevin S. Parker
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Senate Committee
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