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NY S06678
NY S06678Establishes the New York state office of civil representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings; requires that eligible individuals be given notice of their ability to obtain legal representation or legal consultation.
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Introduced
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, the real property actions and proceedings law and the real property law, in relation to establishing the New York state office of civil representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings
AI Summary
This bill establishes the New York State Office of Civil Representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings. The office will create programs to provide legal representation and consultation to eligible individuals, as well as community outreach and education. The bill requires courts to notify respondents in eviction proceedings of their ability to obtain legal representation or consultation. It also prohibits courts from issuing eviction warrants against respondents who have not been notified of their right to legal services. The bill aims to address the disparate impact of eviction proceedings on low-income individuals and promote housing stability.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (28)
Rachel May (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
John Liu (D),
John Mannion (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
James Sanders (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Kevin Thomas (D),
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 6678C (on 05/31/2022)
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