States / New York / S 7436

S 7436 In Committee

Relates to the provision of legal representation to certain persons in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires counties and/or cities to establish a plan for providing legal counsel to persons who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings and who are financially unable to obtain counsel; defines eligible person as one whose gross individual income is not in excess of one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal income official poverty line; requires the state to match dollar for dollar the amount counties appropriate for their plans.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Apr 16, 2025
Last action
Apr 16, 2025 — REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
32 · Low