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Assembly bill · A5866 (2025-26)

Relates to allowing public welfare officials to withhold payment of rent to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities

New York State Assembly

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Sponsor: Angelo J. Morinello (Assembly Member, District 145, Republican)

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Summary

Relates to allowing public welfare officials to withhold payment of rent to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities to local municipalities, school districts or counties.

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Amends the Social Services Law.

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Social Services · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Social Services · New York State Senate.

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Full history

  1. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

    NY Assembly

  2. Feb 24, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

    NY Assembly

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