States / New York / S 9357

S 9357 In Committee

Enacts the "New York state right to counsel act"

Introduced
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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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Mar 4, 2026
Last action
Apr 23, 2026 — RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low