NY A 10702
in committeeEnacts the "New York state right to counsel act"
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Description
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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- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-20 — REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- Bill type
- bill
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Sponsors
- Michaelle C. Solagesprimary
- Landon C. Daiscosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-03-20
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
referral-committee
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