A01865Introduced in the Assembly
Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".
Introduced by Linda Rosenthal, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".
Where it stands
amended on third reading 1865b
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 13, 2025
93
Yes
52
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | No |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michael Durso | 9 | No |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to housing
amend and recommit to housing
print number 1865a
reported
advanced to third reading cal.88
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
DIED IN SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
ordered to third reading cal.70
amended on third reading 1865b
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.