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NY S07480
NY S07480Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.
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Introduced
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
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 adjournments relating to right to counsel
AI Summary
This bill amends the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to provide additional protections for parties in legal proceedings who are seeking free legal counsel. Specifically, in jurisdictions where a party may be eligible for free legal representation, the court is now required to notify the party about their ability to obtain such counsel. If the party chooses to seek free legal representation, the court must adjourn the trial for at least 30 days to allow the party time to retain and consult with counsel. The bill further stipulates that the court shall grant additional 30-day adjournments as necessary for the party to secure legal representation. This change aims to ensure that parties who are unable to afford legal representation have a fair opportunity to obtain counsel before their trial proceeds. The bill also modifies provisions related to adjournments in summary proceedings, clarifying that certain adjournments sought by unrepresented respondents for the purpose of securing counsel will not count against the total number of adjournments. The legislation takes effect immediately and applies to pending actions and proceedings.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Jabari Brisport (D),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Rachel May (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Jose Serrano (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (on 04/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7480 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07480&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07480 |
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