Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jan 03, 2024 |
referred to judiciary |
May 31, 2023 |
print number 6348b |
May 31, 2023 |
amend and recommit to judiciary |
May 10, 2023 |
print number 6348a |
May 10, 2023 |
amend (t) and recommit to judiciary |
Apr 17, 2023 |
referred to judiciary |
Senate Bill S6348B
2023-2024 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, WF) 48th Senate District
Current Bill Status - In Senate Committee Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Bill Amendments
2023-S6348 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7057
- Current Committee:
- Senate Judiciary
- Law Section:
- Real Property Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §230, RP L
2023-S6348 - Summary
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
2023-S6348 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6348 SPONSOR: MAY TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the real property law, in relation to enacting the "tenants organizing for power act" PURPOSE: To provide a structure for forming tenants' organizations in rental properties with five or more units. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Expands section 230 of the real property law to include definitions and protected activities of tenants' organizations, a process for establish- ing and being recognized, and a requirement for good faith engagement between property owners and tenant organizations. JUSTIFICATION:
2023-S6348 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6348 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E April 17, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sen. MAY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Judiciary AN ACT to amend the real property law, in relation to enacting the "tenants organizing for power act" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "tenants organizing for power act". § 2. Section 230 of the real property law, as added by chapter 809 of the laws of 1975 and subdivision 2 as amended by chapter 90 of the laws of 1995, is amended to read as follows: § 230. Right of tenants to form, join or participate in tenants' groups. 1. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE TERM "TENANTS' ORGAN- IZATION" MEANS A BONA FIDE ORGANIZATION OF TENANTS WHO REPRESENT A MAJORITY OF THE OCCUPIED RENTAL UNITS IN A RENTAL HOUSING PROPERTY WITH FIVE UNITS OR MORE, OR A BONA FIDE ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ACHIEVE SUCH STATUS. TENANTS' ORGANIZATIONS MAY ENGAGE IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) INITIATING CONTACT WITH TENANTS, INCLUDING BY CONDUCTING DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEYS, TO ASCERTAIN INTEREST IN AND/OR SEEK SUPPORT FOR FORMING A TENANT ORGANIZATION; (B) JOINING OR SUPPORTING ANOTHER TENANT ORGANIZATION; (C) DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE; (D) REQUESTING OR PROVIDING INFORMATION; (E) OFFERING ASSISTANCE; (F) CONVENING MEETINGS, WHICH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT A LANDLORD OR LANDLORD REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT; OR (G) OTHERWISE ACTING ON BEHALF OF ONE OR MORE TENANTS IN THE BUILDING REGARDING ISSUES OF COMMON INTEREST OR CONCERN. 2. No landlord shall interfere with the right of a tenant to form, join or participate in the lawful activities of any group, committee or other organization formed to protect the rights of tenants; nor shall any landlord harass, punish, penalize, diminish, or withhold any right, benefit or privilege of a tenant under his OR HER tenancy for exercising such right. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10771-05-3
2023-S6348A - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7057
- Current Committee:
- Senate Judiciary
- Law Section:
- Real Property Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §230, RP L
2023-S6348A - Summary
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
2023-S6348A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6348A SPONSOR: MAY TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the real property law, in relation to enacting the "tenants organizing act" PURPOSE: To provide a structure for forming tenants' organizations in rental properties with five or more units. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Expands section 230 of the real property law to include definitions and protected activities of tenants' organizations, a process for establish- ing and being recognized, and a requirement for good faith engagement between property owners and tenant organizations. The A-print makes technical changes.
2023-S6348A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6348--A 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E April 17, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sen. MAY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Judiciary -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the real property law, in relation to enacting the "tenants organizing act" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "tenants organizing act". § 2. Section 230 of the real property law, as added by chapter 809 of the laws of 1975 and subdivision 2 as amended by chapter 90 of the laws of 1995, is amended to read as follows: § 230. Right of tenants to form, join or participate in tenants' groups. 1. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE TERM "TENANTS' ORGAN- IZATION" MEANS A BONA FIDE ORGANIZATION OF TENANTS WHO REPRESENT A MAJORITY OF THE OCCUPIED RENTAL UNITS IN A RENTAL HOUSING PROPERTY WITH FIVE UNITS OR MORE, OR A BONA FIDE ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ACHIEVE SUCH STATUS. TENANTS' ORGANIZATIONS MAY ENGAGE IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) INITIATING CONTACT WITH TENANTS, INCLUDING BY CONDUCTING DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEYS, TO ASCERTAIN INTEREST IN AND/OR SEEK SUPPORT FOR FORMING A TENANT ORGANIZATION; (B) JOINING OR SUPPORTING ANOTHER TENANT ORGANIZATION; (C) DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE; (D) REQUESTING OR PROVIDING INFORMATION; (E) OFFERING ASSISTANCE; (F) CONVENING MEETINGS, WHICH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT A LANDLORD OR LANDLORD REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT; OR (G) OTHERWISE ACTING ON BEHALF OF ONE OR MORE TENANTS IN THE BUILDING REGARDING ISSUES OF COMMON INTEREST OR CONCERN. 2. No landlord shall interfere with the right of a tenant to form, join or participate in the lawful activities of any group, committee or other organization formed to protect the rights of tenants; nor shall any landlord harass, punish, penalize, diminish, or withhold any right, EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10771-06-3
2023-S6348B (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7057
- Current Committee:
- Senate Judiciary
- Law Section:
- Real Property Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §230, RP L
2023-S6348B (ACTIVE) - Summary
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
2023-S6348B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6348B SPONSOR: MAY TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the real property law, in relation to enacting the "tenants organizing act" SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Expands section 230 of the real property law to include definitions and protected activities of tenants' organizations, a process for establish- ing and being recognized, and a requirement for good faith engagement between property owners and tenant organizations. The B-print makes technical changes. JUSTIFICATION: Under current law, tenants can to form organizations to advocate for their rights as residents of rental properties. Across the state, these organizations have proven effective in helping improve conditions inside
2023-S6348B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6348--B 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E April 17, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sen. MAY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Judiciary -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the real property law, in relation to enacting the "tenants organizing act" THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "tenants organizing act". § 2. Section 230 of the real property law, as added by chapter 809 of the laws of 1975 and subdivision 2 as amended by chapter 90 of the laws of 1995, is amended to read as follows: § 230. Right of tenants to form, join or participate in tenants' groups. 1. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE TERM "TENANTS' ORGAN- IZATION" MEANS A BONA FIDE ORGANIZATION OF TENANTS WHO REPRESENT THE OCCUPIED RENTAL UNITS IN A RENTAL HOUSING PROPERTY WITH FIVE UNITS OR MORE, OR A BONA FIDE ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ACHIEVE SUCH STATUS. TENANTS' ORGANIZATIONS MAY ENGAGE IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) INITIATING CONTACT WITH TENANTS, INCLUDING BY CONDUCTING DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEYS, TO ASCERTAIN INTEREST IN OR SEEK SUPPORT FOR FORMING A TENANT ORGANIZATION; (B) JOINING OR SUPPORTING ANOTHER TENANT ORGANIZATION; (C) DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE; (D) REQUESTING OR PROVIDING INFORMATION; (E) OFFERING ASSISTANCE; (F) CONVENING MEET- INGS, WHICH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT A LANDLORD OR LANDLORD REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT; OR (G) OTHERWISE ACTING ON BEHALF OF ONE OR MORE TENANTS IN THE BUILDING REGARDING ISSUES OF COMMON INTEREST OR CONCERN. 2. No landlord shall interfere with the right of a tenant to form, join or participate in the lawful activities of any group, committee or other organization formed to protect the rights of tenants; nor shall EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10771-09-3
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