New York's S10274 (A10679) would require listing agents to publicly market residential listings within one calendar day of the start of a written listing agreement, unless the seller signs a state opt-out. The bill passed both chambers in early June 2026 and awaits the governor's action. Nothing on this page is law unless and until it is signed.
Updated October 17, 2026
Status. S10274 passed the Assembly on May 29 and the Senate on June 1, 2026, and has not been signed as of this update. Reporting in August said it had not yet been delivered to the governor, who would have 30 days after delivery to act. If signed, it would take effect 180 days later. Check current status.
The short version. If enacted, the bill would require a listing agent to publicly advertise or market a residential listing within one calendar day of the start of a written listing agreement, unless the seller gives informed written direction after a standardized state disclosure. A documented listing decision records what the seller was shown and chose, complements the required form, and does not replace it. The Listing Strategy Decision Record (LSDR) is one tool built to produce one.
Reporting on the bill describes a requirement that, within one calendar day of the start of a written listing agreement, the listing agent publicly advertise or market the listing on a publication, platform, or website broadly accessible to the general public and to licensees representing prospective buyers. The requirement would not be satisfied by marketing solely through a private listing network or other restricted-access platform. Confirm the exact definition of public marketing in the text, since whether a given platform qualifies depends on it.
Under the bill, non-public marketing would be permitted where the seller gives informed written direction after receiving a standardized state disclosure explaining the risks and tradeoffs of withholding a listing. Reporting also describes an exception for a bona fide private, safety, or similar need, with the seller's written direction still required. The bill's legislative findings tie restricted-access listing practices to fair housing concerns, and reporting describes the opt-out as including a fair housing acknowledgment. Confirm the form language in the bill.
If enacted, the bill would give a New York seller a choice at the start of the listing: public marketing, or a signed opt-out. The form would record that the seller opted out. A documented listing decision records what the seller was shown, what mattered to the seller, the tradeoffs between those priorities, the seller's stated reason, and what the seller chose, with a defined fallback trigger where marketing is restricted and the signatures of the seller, the listing agent, and the broker. It applies equally where the seller chooses public marketing.
Where the LSDR fits
The LSDR is one tool built to produce a documented listing decision. It records the decision only; execution and outcomes are documented separately. It complements required state forms, does not replace them, and is not legal advice. It does not tell you whether a given practice or platform would satisfy the bill. It is published by LTC Capital, LLC, which shares common ownership with The Cyr Team.
Reporting says violators could be fined up to $5,000. Confirm the penalty provisions and enforcement procedures in the bill if it is signed. Fair housing law applies to marketing practices independently of the bill.
New York, Connecticut, and Wisconsin use or would use an opt-out model. Washington requires concurrent public marketing with a health-or-safety exception. New York's requirement would be keyed to the start of the written listing agreement; Connecticut's is keyed to the first instance of public marketing, and Wisconsin's runs from the start of the agency agreement. The state-by-state reference compares all four.
Has Governor Hochul signed S10274?
Not as of this update. The bill passed both chambers in early June 2026. Reporting in August said it had not yet been delivered to the governor, who would have 30 days after delivery to act. Check current status before relying on this page.
When would S10274 take effect if signed?
180 days after the governor signs it, according to reporting on the bill. If it is not signed, it does not become law.
What does the one-calendar-day requirement mean?
Reporting on the bill describes a requirement that, within one calendar day of the start of a written listing agreement, the listing agent publicly advertise or market the listing on a publication, platform, or website broadly accessible to the general public and to licensees representing prospective buyers, and not solely through a private listing network or restricted-access platform. Confirm the exact language in the bill.
How does New York's opt-out differ from Connecticut's?
Both are opt-out models: public marketing by default, with private marketing permitted on a seller's signed direction. New York's requirement is keyed to the start of the written listing agreement, while Connecticut's is keyed to the first instance of public marketing. Reporting describes New York's opt-out as following a standardized state disclosure and including a fair housing acknowledgment; confirm the form language in the bill.
What are the penalties?
Reporting says violators could be fined up to $5,000. Confirm the penalty provisions and enforcement procedures in the bill if and when it is signed.
Where does the Listing Strategy Decision Record fit?
The state opt-out form would record that the seller chose not to market publicly. A documented listing decision records what the seller was shown, what mattered to the seller, and what the seller chose, and the seller signs both. The Listing Strategy Decision Record (LSDR) is one tool built to produce one. It records the decision only, complements required forms and does not replace them, and is not legal advice.
The LSDR is licensed per agent and configured to your brokerage, your MLS, and your stated practices. It pairs with whichever state-required form applies to your seller.
Start configuration → See pricing →Sources. Connecticut Public Act 26-23 (SB 340, signed May 27, 2026; effective October 1, 2026). Reporting from Real Estate News, RISMedia, and HousingWire. This page is a summary for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Confirm statutory text, forms, and penalties with the statute and with counsel.