Providing rental assistance to survivors of domestic violence.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing rental assistance to survivors of domestic violence” Read the full text
Women and Gender Equity
What it does
This bill would provide domestic violence survivors who are in danger of losing their home due to their status as a domestic violence survivor with rental assistance through CityFHEPS, if they do not qualify for any other rental assistance program and have a gross income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level and meet other requirements as determined by the Human Resources Administration or the Department of Homeless Services.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Women and Gender Equity committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 483
officialInt. No. 483
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
6
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).