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NY A01493
NY A01493Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.
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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 a right to counsel in eviction proceedings
AI Summary
This bill establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state, creating the New York State Office of Civil Representation to provide legal representation to eligible individuals facing eviction or housing loss. The bill requires courts to notify individuals of their right to counsel, and prohibits any lease provisions that waive or limit this right. The bill also mandates the office to provide community outreach and education on these rights. Overall, the bill aims to protect low-income individuals and families from the devastating effects of eviction and housing instability.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (63)
Latoya Joyner (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Juan Ardila (D),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Misha Novakhov (R),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 01/10/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A1493 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01493&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01493 |
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