New YorkEnacts the "New York state right to counsel act"
What it does
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 23RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKENLatest
- Mar 4REFERRED TO JUDICIARYIntroduced