A00086Introduced in the Assembly
Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.
Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz, District 81
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.
Where it stands
advanced to third reading cal.226
January 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable · January 21, 2026
13
Yes
5
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
21 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| John Mikulin | 17 | No |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Absent |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Latrice Walker | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | No |
Bill history
referred to housing
amend (t) and recommit to housing
print number 86a
amend (t) and recommit to housing
print number 86b
reported referred to codes
reported referred to rules
referred to codes
reported
advanced to third reading cal.226
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