· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Enacts the "New York state right to counsel act"

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.

Sponsor

Michaelle Solages (D-NY)

Introduced

2026-03-20

Policy area

Law

Latest action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY