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NY S04117

NY S04117
Prohibits the eviction of tenants for using medical marihuana for a certified medical use.


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Introduced
02/28/2019
In Committee
07/21/2020
Crossed Over
04/01/2019
Passed
Dead
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)

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