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NY A01656
NY A01656Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants; seals any records pertaining to dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian who were residing on or removed from such property.
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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the real property actions and proceedings law, in relation to prohibiting naming dependent children under the age of 18 in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants and sealing any records pertaining to such children
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws related to property and eviction proceedings to protect dependent children under the age of 18. Specifically, it prohibits naming these children in legal documents like petitions to recover property or eviction warrants, which are formal requests to a court to regain possession of real estate. Furthermore, if an eviction occurs and children under 18 were living in the household, any records related to them being on or removed from the property will be sealed, meaning they will be kept confidential and cannot be disclosed or used. This aims to shield these children from the potential negative impacts of eviction proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
William Colton (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Last Action
amended on third reading 1656a (on 01/12/2026)
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