Senate bill · S10651 (2025-26)
Relates to criminal possession of stolen property in the third, second and first degrees
New York State Senate
Same as A11429, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Redefines criminal possession of stolen property in the third, second and first degrees to include possession of certain residential real property, commercial property and mixed-use property.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Penal Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill strengthens penalties for the criminal possession of stolen real property by creating felony thresholds based on the type and number of properties involved, regardless of monetary value. The bill aims to deter deed theft and protect homeowners, tenants, elderly individuals, and vulnerable property owners from fraudulent property crimes.
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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
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate, Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.
The sponsor's argument
Why Zellnor Myrie says this is needed
New York has seen a rise in deed theft and fraudulent real estate schemes that target homeowners, small businesses, seniors, and other vulnerable property owners. Under current law, prosecution of these crimes often depends primarily on the monetary value of the property, which can limit accountability even when the theft involves homes or multiple properties with significant community impact. This bill recog- nizes the unique harm caused by the unlawful possession of stolen real property by creating enhanced felony classifications based on the nature and scope of the property involved. Strengthening these penalties will help deter organized property fraud, protect homeowners and tenants from displacement, and provide law enforcement and prosecutors with stronger tools to combat real estate theft.
This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.
Full history
- Jun 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
- May 15, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly