Bill Commons

NY S 9357

in committee

Enacts the "New York state right to counsel act"

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 9357 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9357 is in committee as of 2026-04-23 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

What is NY S 9357 about?

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.

Who sponsors NY S 9357?

Luis R. Sepúlveda is the primary sponsor of NY S 9357.

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.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-04-23 — RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Luis R. Sepúlvedaprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-03-04

    REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-04-23

    RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

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