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Asking Albany · Res 0463-2026

Allowing local governments to cap rent for SCRIE and DRIE enrollees at one-third of their total annual household income

New York City Council

Latest action May 14, 2026

Sponsor: Shahana K. Hanif (Council Member, District 39, Democratic)

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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2451A/A.7729, allowing local governments to cap rent for SCRIE and DRIE enrollees at one-third of their total annual household income.

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Jul 30, 2026. About our data

What this can and cannot do

This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.

Summary

Allowing local governments to cap rent for SCRIE and DRIE enrollees at one-third of their total annual household income (S.2451A/A.7729).

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Housing and Buildings

Cosponsors

6

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic6

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Full history

  1. May 14, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. May 14, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings

    NYC Council

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