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A 7704

Establishes tenant eligibility for certain housing accommodations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Fitzpatrick

Establishes formal tenant eligibility criteria for access to certain housing accommodations, reducing ambiguity and guiding landlords and agencies on who qualifies.

REFERRED TO HOUSING
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Bill Summary · A 7704

Summary: Bill A 7704 — Establishes tenant eligibility for certain housing accommodations

Overview

Bill A 7704, introduced on April 8, 2025, seeks to establish formal eligibility criteria for tenants to access certain housing accommodations. The measure is currently in the House, referred to the Housing committee.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary aim, as suggested by the title, is to create clear standards defining who qualifies as a tenant for specific housing accommodations.
  • The exact scope of “certain housing accommodations” and the precise eligibility criteria are not specified in the materials provided. The intended outcome appears to be reducing ambiguity in who may access targeted housing programs or accommodations and ensuring consistent application of rules.

Key provisions (as disclosed)

  • The full text of A 7704 is not included here, so specific provisions (definitions, eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, appeals, enforcement, or oversight) are not enumerated in the materials available.
  • The bill’s companion and related measures (see below) may address similar themes in other chambers or prior sessions, which could inform the eventual content of A 7704.

Affected parties

  • Tenants seeking access to the described housing accommodations.
  • Housing providers/landlords and property managers implementing the accommodations.
  • State or local housing agencies responsible for administering eligibility determinations and compliance.

Legislative context and related bills

  • Related bills:
    • A 9986 (prior-session) – indicates a similar or related approach in a prior session.
    • S 538 (companion) – Senate counterpart to the proposal.
  • Sponsors:
    • Michael J. Fitzpatrick (primary sponsor of A 7704)
  • Status:
    • Referred to the Housing committee (April 8, 2025). The duplication of the referral in the record appears to be an administrative note.

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • Introduced: April 8, 2025
  • Referred to: Housing (on April 8, 2025)
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the House. If advanced, a companion Senate bill (S 538) would proceed through its own committee process.

Notes

  • The summary above reflects the information provided. For a precise understanding of A 7704’s provisions, definitions, and operative mechanisms, the official bill text and any fiscal notes or committee reports should be consulted.
  • To monitor progress, track the Housing committee actions and any related Senate activity for S 538 and A 9986.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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