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NY A07764
NY A07764Prohibits the eviction of tenants for using medical marihuana for a certified medical use.
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Introduced
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
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 the certified medical use of medical marihuana The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the real property actions and proceedings law to prohibit the eviction of tenants for the certified medical use of medical marijuana. It establishes that the certified medical use of marijuana is a legal defense against eviction proceedings, unless the landlord can show that the eviction is based on other lawful grounds. The bill aims to protect tenants who are using medical marijuana as prescribed by a doctor from being evicted solely due to their medical use of the substance.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to housing (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07764&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 05/21/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07764&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07764 | 05/21/2019 |
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