A01501Introduced in the Assembly
Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.
Introduced by Linda Rosenthal, District 67
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits requiring that an individual have a court proceeding initiated against them in order to qualify for a rent arrears grant or ongoing rental assistance.
Where it stands
substituted by s913
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable · May 28, 2026
20
Yes
9
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| Edward Ra | 19 | No |
| Nily Rozic | 25 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Absent |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to social services
referred to social services
reported referred to ways and means
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.218
ordered to third reading rules cal.218
substituted by s913
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