S01557Introduced in the Senate
Enacts the "tenants organizing act"; allows tenants' groups, committees or other tenants' organizations to invite outside guests or visitors including elected officials, services providers, housing lawyers, etc. without being required to pay fees; defines "tenants' organization"; provides for activities that tenants' organizations can take part in; provides for the manner in how a tenants' organization is established.
Introduced by Rachel May, District 48
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacts the "tenants organizing act"; allows tenants' groups, committees or other tenants' organizations to invite outside guests or visitors including elected officials, services providers, housing lawyers, etc. without being required to pay fees; defines "tenants' organization"; provides for activities that tenants' organizations can take part in; provides for the manner in how a tenants' organization is established.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee Vote · May 19, 2026
18
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
19 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| Toby Stavisky | 11 | Yes |
| Jessica Ramos | 13 | Yes |
| John Liu | 16 | Yes |
| Zellnor Myrie | 20 | Yes |
| Kevin Parker | 21 | Yes |
| Andrew Lanza | 24 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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