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NY S09718
NY S09718Requires counties and/or cities to establish a plan for providing legal counsel to persons who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings and who are financially unable to obtain counsel; defines eligible person as one whose gross individual income is not in excess of one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal income official poverty line; requires the state to match dollar for dollar the amount counties appropriate for their plans.
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Introduced
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
In Committee
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the county law, in relation to the provision of legal representation to certain persons in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings
AI Summary
This bill requires counties and cities to create plans for providing legal counsel to individuals who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment, or foreclosure proceedings and cannot afford an attorney, defining an "eligible person" as someone whose gross individual income is no more than 125% of the federal poverty line. These plans can involve public defenders, bar association-coordinated private counsel, or conflict defender offices, and must also cover necessary investigative, expert, and other services. Importantly, the state will match dollar-for-dollar any funds that counties and cities appropriate for these legal representation plans, ensuring shared financial responsibility.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT (on 04/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9718 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09718&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09718 |
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