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NY S02721
NY S02721Establishes 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
01/24/2023
01/24/2023
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. It creates the New York State Office of Civil Representation to provide legal representation to eligible individuals, defined as those at risk of losing their housing, in covered proceedings, which include eviction and related proceedings. The bill requires courts to notify respondents of their right to counsel and provides for community outreach and education on these rights. It also prohibits lease provisions that waive or limit the right to counsel.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (32)
Rachel May (D)*,
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Neil Breslin (D),
Jabari Brisport (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Iwen Chu (D),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Kristen Gonzalez (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),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
James Sanders (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Toby Stavisky (D),
Kevin Thomas (D),
Lea Webb (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (on 01/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S2721 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S02721&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S02721 |
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