Prohibits discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers and furthers fair housing compliance

Latest action Oct 16, 2025

Prohibits discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers; furthers fair housing compliance.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A6869, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Passed as A6869, the matching Assembly bill.

Amends the Executive Law.

Committee

Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Investigations And Government Operations · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to strengthen anti-discrimination protections in real estate appraisals by prohibiting biased property valuations and expanding penalties for violations.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 30, 2025Result: passedSenate vote on A6869, the matching Assembly bill.
(60) (0) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesApr 24, 2025Result: passed
(18) (0) (0) (3)

The sponsor's argument

Why Brian Kavanagh says this is needed

This bill strengthens anti-discrimination protections in real estate appraisals by explicitly prohibiting biased valuations based on protected characteristics and expanding enforcement measures. Originally introduced as a budget proposal from the Executive without an appropriation, the policy issue remains critical and warranted stand- alone legislative action. Discriminatory appraisal practices contribute to systemic wealth dispar- ities and limit fair access to homeownership. This bill ensures account- ability by imposing fines for violations, directing a portion of those fines to the Anti-Discrimination in Housing Fund, and modernizing disci- plinary procedures. By clarifying the definition of appraisals and rein- forcing fair housing protections, this legislation helps safeguard home- owners and buyers from unfair valuation practices.

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

Oct 16, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.435
NY Assembly
Oct 9, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Assembly
Apr 30, 2025
3RD Reading CAL.691
3RD READING CAL.691
NY Senate
Apr 30, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Apr 30, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR S7320
NY Senate

Show full history (11 earlier events)

Apr 24, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Apr 24, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.691
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.691
NY Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate
Apr 2, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Apr 2, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Apr 1, 2025
Rules Report CAL.133
RULES REPORT CAL.133
NY Assembly
Mar 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Mar 18, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly

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