Assembly bill · A1640 (2025-26)
Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's door when requested by a victim of domestic violence
New York State Assembly
Summary
Requires landlords to replace a lock on a tenant's dwelling door within 24 hours of a request by a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence; provides civil penalties for violations in relation thereto.
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Amends the Real Property Law.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Housing · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- May 12, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- May 8, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Housing
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
- Jan 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly