Asking Albany · Res 0496-2026
Known as the New York City Small Business Rent Stabilization Act, in relation to instituting a commercial rent control system in the city of New York and…
New York City Council
Sponsor: Tiffany L. Cabán (Council Member, District 22, Democratic)
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5568A /S.8319, known as the New York City Small Business Rent Stabilization Act, in relation to instituting a commercial rent control system in the city of New York and creating the commercial rent guidelines board
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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
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
New York City Small Business Rent Stabilization Act. (A.5568A /S.8319)
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Small Business
Cosponsors
12
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic12
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Full history
- Jun 11, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jun 11, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Small Business
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.