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NY A06894

NY A06894
Extends 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
05/08/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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. Specifically, it amends the real property actions and proceedings law to clarify that a "tenant" does not include a person who enters property with the intent of squatting or who occupies property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent. The bill also amends the penal law to make it a criminal offense to squat on property without legal authorization.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (50)

Jake Blumencranz (R)* Joe Angelino (R),  Will Barclay (R),  Anil Beephan Jr. (R),  Scott Bendett (R),  Ken Blankenbush (R),  Karl Brabenec (R),  Alec Brook-Krasny (R),  Ari Brown (R),  Keith Brown (R),  Marianne Buttenschon (D),  Lester Chang (R),  Taylor Darling (D),  Joe DeStefano (R),  Dave DiPietro (R),  Michael Durso (R),  Ed Flood (R),  Jeff Gallahan (R),  Jarett Gandolfo (R),  Jodi Giglio (R),  Scott Gray (R),  Aileen Gunther (D),  Steve Hawley (R),  Josh Jensen (R),  John Lemondes (R),  Brian Maher (R),  Dave McDonough (R),  John McGowan (R),  John Mikulin (R),  Brian Miller (R),  Angelo Morinello (R),  Mike Norris (R),  Misha Novakhov (R),  Phil Palmesano (R),  Sam Pirozzolo (R),  Ed Ra (R),  Mike Reilly (R),  Nily Rozic (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Matt Simpson (R),  Matt Slater (R),  Doug Smith (R),  Robert Smullen (R),  Steve Stern (D),  Chris Tague (R),  Mike Tannousis (R),  Fred Thiele (D),  Clyde Vanel (D),  Mary Beth Walsh (R),  Jaime Williams (D), 

Last Action

held for consideration in housing (on 05/21/2024)

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