A 6702 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to representation in certain real property actions

This bill (A 6702) requires courts to assign legal counsel to homeowners who cannot afford representation in certain real property legal disputes, such as evictions or property disputes. It directly affects low-income homeowners facing these civil court cases. The key mechanism adds a new section to the real property law, mandating court-appointed lawyers and directing counties to implement this through their existing plans for legal representation (already used for criminal cases, family court, and other specific proceedings). The bill expands current county legal aid coverage to include these real property actions without creating new programs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026