Establishes the Monroe county housing advocate program

Latest action Apr 21, 2026

Establishes the Monroe county housing advocate program to provide to residents of Monroe county, information and resources to current or prospective tenants on housing issues such as securing housing, eviction matters, issue resolution with landlords, and any other topics such advocate deems important; and referrals to legal assistance or social service providers when applicable; makes related provisions.

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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

New York State Senate

Committee

Local Government · New York State Senate

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section 1: Establishes a Monroe county housing advocate pilot program to provide information and resources on housing matters to residents of Monroe county. Section 2: Establishes the effective date.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentApr 21, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentApr 29, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Jeremy Cooney says this is needed

Housing impacts the lives of every person. Housing instability can lead to mental health issues, public safety problems, and runs counterintui- tive to anti-poverty efforts. This issue disproportionately affects Black, Hispanic, and Asian New Yorkers the most. This bill, by creating a housing advocate pilot program for Monroe County, will help provide much needed education and resources to those in the region looking to secure housing, navigate landlord issues, and receive legal or social services assistance.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Apr 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate

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