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S 9357

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 4, 2026.

Enacts the "New York state right to counsel act".

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-9357
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
Senate in_committee 2026-03-04
Housing
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
Luis R. Sepúlveda
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-04 Status in_committee
2026-03-04 Latest Action In Senate Committee
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