A1820A
An act to amend the Real Property Law — 2025-06-11 · Calendar #538
The New York State Senate passed legislation to eliminate discriminatory deed restrictions from property documents, clearing the way for the removal of historical racial covenants and other hateful language from real property records. Assembly Bill 1820A passed 49-10 on a roll call vote, with 10 senators voting in opposition. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Steck, targets deed restrictions that historically prevented people of certain races, genders, and classes from purchasing homes. Sen. Sanders, voting in favor, called the bill a statement that "the Empire State will have nothing to do with racism, misogyny or class hatred." The legislation takes effect 180 days after becoming law. Senators Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Chan, Mattera, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Tedisco, Walczyk, and Weik voted against the measure.
PASSED
Ayes: 49
· Nays: 10
Debate Summary
The bill addresses the removal of discriminatory deed restrictions based on race, gender, and class from property documents. Sen. Sanders spoke in support, emphasizing that the measure eliminates historical racist covenants and ensures deeds no longer carry or enforce hateful restrictions. The legislation passed with bipartisan opposition from 10 senators.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Sanders | aye | Democrat |
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Mattera | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |