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NY S04117
NY S04117Prohibits the eviction of tenants for using medical marihuana for a certified medical use.
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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
Crossed Over
04/01/2019
04/01/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the real property actions and proceedings law, in relation to prohibiting the eviction of tenants for using medical marihuana for a certified medical use The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the eviction of tenants from their residential units due to their certified medical use of marijuana. It establishes that a tenant's certified medical use of marijuana is a valid defense against any eviction proceeding initiated by the landlord, unless the landlord can demonstrate other lawful grounds for seeking possession of the unit. The bill aims to protect tenants who use medical marijuana in accordance with state law from being evicted solely based on their medical use.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
referred to housing (on 07/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04117&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 03/01/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04117&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04117A | 03/20/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04117&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04117 | 03/01/2019 |
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