Local law · Int 1212-2025
Prohibiting consumer credit history from being used in connection with certain subsidized housing accommodations
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting consumer credit history from being used in connection with certain subsidized housing accommodations
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New York City Council
Summary
Under the New York City Human Rights Law, discrimination based on a lawful source of income is illegal. This bill would clarify that, where a tenant’s housing costs are covered in full or in part by programs like Section 8 or CityFHEPS, prospective landlords may not request, seek access to, or use a tenant’s consumer credit history as a condition to a lease agreement.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Civil and Human Rights
Cosponsors
Pierina Ana Sanchez, Nantasha M. Williams and 12 others
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- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Sandy Nurse
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Chris Banks
- Chi A. Ossé
- Alexa Avilés
- Diana I. Ayala
- Lincoln Restler
- Rita C. Joseph
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 12, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 12, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Civil and Human Rights
NYC Council