S00401 — Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Where it stands

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

May 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Housing, Construction And Community Development Committee Vote · May 28, 2025

8

Yes

2

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each senator voted

Senator	District	Vote
Jack Martins	7	Absent
Julia Salazar	18	Yes
Jabari Brisport	25	Yes
Brian Kavanagh	27	Yes
Cordell Cleare	30	Yes
Robert Jackson	31	Yes
Gustavo Rivera	33	Yes
Rachel May	48	Yes
Mark Walczyk	49	No
Pamela Helming	54	No

Bill history

January 8, 2025
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 28, 2025
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO JUDICIARY
January 7, 2026
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 4, 2026
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

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