Enacts the "New York state right to counsel act"
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026
Last action Mar 20, 2026
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Committee
1
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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