Local law · Int 0108-2024
Requiring sheriffs and city marshals to report housing displacement to the department of social services/human resources administration to evaluate eligibility…
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring sheriffs and city marshals to report housing displacement to the department of social services/human resources administration to evaluate eligibility for legal counsel
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require that the sheriff and city marshals contact the Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration (HRA) when they receive an order that would result in housing displacement. Where HRA receives notice from the sheriff or city marshals about an order that would lead to housing displacement, HRA would be required to respond by examining the person’s eligibility for legal counsel, provide the person with contact for legal counsel and connect the individual to such counsel. The information would be provided in plain language and in the appropriate language for the person.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Cosponsors
Shaun Abreu, Farah N. Louis and 18 others
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- Democratic17
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- Shaun Abreu
- Farah N. Louis
- Lincoln Restler
- Julie Won
- Gale A. Brewer
- Chi A. Ossé
- Diana I. Ayala
- Sandy Nurse
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Justin L. Brannan
- Keith Powers
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
NYC Council