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NY S05979
NY S05979Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.
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Introduced
03/24/2023
03/24/2023
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 real property actions and proceedings law and the penal law, in relation to clarifying the definition of "tenant" to exclude squatters
AI Summary
This bill extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession, and adds "squatting" to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree. The bill clarifies that a "tenant" does not include a person who enters property with the intent to squat or who occupies property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Jake Ashby (R),
George Borrello (R),
Pam Helming (R),
Andrew Lanza (R),
Jack Martins (R),
Mario Mattera (R),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Steve Rhoads (R),
Rob Rolison (R),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Bill Weber (R),
Alexis Weik (R),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (on 01/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S5979 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05979&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05979 |
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