Assembly bill · A10702 (2025-26)
Enacts the "New York state right to counsel act"
New York State Assembly
Same as S9357, the matching bill in the Senate.
Summary
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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Amends the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Judiciary · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Mar 20, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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