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Int 0978-2026-B Bill Enacted (Mayor's Desk for Signature)
Increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens and persons with disabilities and adjusting the income requirements related thereto.
Where it stands: Passed the Council on Oct 22, 2026 and is waiting for the Mayor’s signature.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor (current step)
- Law
Official summary
This bill would increase the maximum income level for eligibility for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption program to $75,000 beginning July 1, 2026, and would align the definition of income used to determine eligibility for these programs with State law. This bill would apply retroactively to July 1, 2026, and would expire on the same date as part U of chapter 55 of the laws of 2014, as amended by subpart A of part V of chapter 59 of the laws of 2026.
Timeline
- Thu, Jul 16, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Jul 16, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
- Fri, Jul 24, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Re-referred to Committee by Council”
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Public hearing: AgingCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Aging: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Public hearing: DisabilitiesCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Disabilities: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Public hearing: FinanceCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Finance: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Changes proposedA revised version was introduced in committee.Committee on Aging: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Changes proposedA revised version was introduced in committee.Committee on Disabilities: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Changes proposedA revised version was introduced in committee.Committee on Finance: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Text amendedThe committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).Committee on Aging: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Text amendedThe committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).Committee on Disabilities: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026Text amendedThe committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).Committee on Finance: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · version AAging postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Aging: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · version ADisabilities postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Disabilities: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · version AFinance postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Finance: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026Public hearing: FinanceCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Finance: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026Changes proposedA revised version was introduced in committee.Committee on Finance: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026Text amendedThe committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).Committee on Finance: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version BCommittee vote: approvedCommittee on Finance voted on it.
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version BFull Council vote: passedAll 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version BSent to the MayorThe Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”
How members voted
City Council · Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Pass
49 yes0 no0 abstain2 absent / excused
- Alexa AvilésAbsent
- Althea V. StevensAffirmative
- Amanda C. FaríasAffirmative
- Carl WilsonAffirmative
- Carmen N. De La RosaAffirmative
- Chi A. OsséAffirmative
- Chris BanksAffirmative
- Christopher MarteAffirmative
- Crystal HudsonAffirmative
- Darlene MealyAbsent
- David M. CarrAffirmative
- Elsie EncarnaciónAffirmative
- Eric DinowitzAffirmative
- Farah N. LouisAffirmative
- Frank MoranoAffirmative
- Gale A. BrewerAffirmative
- Harvey D. EpsteinAffirmative
- Inna VernikovAffirmative
- James F. GennaroAffirmative
- Jennifer GutiérrezAffirmative
- Joann AriolaAffirmative
- Julie MeninAffirmative
- Julie WonAffirmative
- Justin E. SanchezAffirmative
- Kamillah HanksAffirmative
- Kayla SantosuossoAffirmative
- Kevin C. RileyAffirmative
- Lincoln RestlerAffirmative
- Linda LeeAffirmative
- Lynn C. SchulmanAffirmative
- Mercedes NarcisseAffirmative
- Nantasha M. WilliamsAffirmative
- Oswald J. FelizAffirmative
- Phil WongAffirmative
- Pierina Ana SanchezAffirmative
- Rita C. JosephAffirmative
- Sandra UngAffirmative
- Sandy NurseAffirmative
- Selvena N. Brooks-PowersAffirmative
- Shahana K. HanifAffirmative
- Shanel Thomas-HenryAffirmative
- Shaun AbreuAffirmative
- Shekar KrishnanAffirmative
- Shirley AldebolAffirmative
- Simcha FelderAffirmative
- Susan ZhuangAffirmative
- Tiffany L. CabánAffirmative
- Ty HankersonAffirmative
- Vickie PaladinoAffirmative
- Virginia MaloneyAffirmative
- Yusef SalaamAffirmative
Committee on Finance · Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Pass
15 yes0 no0 abstain2 absent / excused
- Alexa AvilésAbsent
- Christopher MarteAffirmative
- Crystal HudsonAffirmative
- Darlene MealyMedical
- Frank MoranoAffirmative
- James F. GennaroAffirmative
- Justin E. SanchezAffirmative
- Lincoln RestlerAffirmative
- Linda LeeAffirmative
- Mercedes NarcisseAffirmative
- Nantasha M. WilliamsAffirmative
- Oswald J. FelizAffirmative
- Phil WongAffirmative
- Selvena N. Brooks-PowersAffirmative
- Shaun AbreuAffirmative
- Shirley AldebolAffirmative
- Virginia MaloneyAffirmative