S 9357 NY

Enacts the "New York state right to counsel act"

NY · session 2025-2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Mar 4, 2026

Latest action (Apr 23, 2026) RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Summary

Establishes a fundamental right to counsel for all respondents facing eviction proceedings; mandates an automatic stay or adjournment on any housing court eviction proceedings if a tenant does not have an attorney.

Sponsor (1)

Luis R. Sepúlveda Democratic · primary

Action history (2)

Mar 4, 2026 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY · upper
Apr 23, 2026 RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN · upper

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