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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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor (current step)
  6. 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

  1. Thu, Jul 16, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jul 16, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Fri, Jul 24, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Re-referred to Committee by Council”
  4. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Public hearing: Aging
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Aging: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  5. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Public hearing: Disabilities
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Disabilities: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  6. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Public hearing: Finance
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Finance: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  7. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Aging: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  8. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Disabilities: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  9. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Finance: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  10. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Aging: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  11. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Disabilities: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  12. Fri, Sep 18, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Finance: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  13. Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · version A
    Aging postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Aging: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  14. Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · version A
    Disabilities postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Disabilities: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  15. Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · version A
    Finance postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Finance: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  16. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Public hearing: Finance
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Finance: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  17. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Finance: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  18. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Finance: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  19. Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version B
    Committee vote: approved
    Committee on Finance voted on it.
    Committee on Finance: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
  20. Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version B
    Full Council vote: passed
    All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Approved by Council” · meeting · roll call
  21. Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · version B
    Sent to the Mayor
    The 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
Committee on Finance · Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Pass
15 yes0 no0 abstain2 absent / excused