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The committee moved Local Law H of 2026 out of committee by voice vote, pending amendment. The proposal would expand housing-discrimination protections, including disability-related reasonable accommodations, and strengthen enforcement of fair-housing violations.
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The proposal is not yet law, but it will move forward for further consideration after an amendment. If enacted, owners and others who provide or maintain housing could be held accountable for violations, with mediation generally offered first. The Fair Housing Office said it can provide landlord and tenant guidance through existing budgeted materials and paperless options.
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