Bill > S01615

This bill aims to protect dependent children under 18 years old in eviction proceedings by prohibiting their names from being included in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a landlord files a petition to evict tenants or seeks a warrant to remove occupants from a property, any dependent children living in the household with a parent or guardian cannot be named in these legal documents. Furthermore, if a warrant is executed and people are removed from a property, any records pertaining to the dependent children involved must be sealed and kept confidential. This means that information about these children cannot be disclosed or used in any way, effectively shielding them from potential stigma or long-term consequences of the eviction process. The bill appears to be designed to protect the privacy and reduce the potential emotional and social harm to children who may be impacted by housing displacement, ensuring that their personal information remains private and cannot be publicly shared as part of legal proceedings.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1615