Establishes the New York state office of civil representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings

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Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Mar 24, 2025
Last action: Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 45 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 5%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum -1 45/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 287 days quiet

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