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NY A10973

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Catalina Cruz

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Enacts the "Protect Main Street Act" requiring courts to hold a settlement conference before proceeding further in commercial eviction cases filed on or after March 17, 2020.

  • Settlement conferences must address COVID-19 pandemic concerns and relevant legal defenses, including whether an unforeseen event made contract performance impossible.

  • Takes effect immediately and expires one year after enactment.

Legislative Description

Enacts the protect main street act to require a settlement conference prior to any further proceedings in a commercial eviction matter commenced on or after March 17, 2020 to address subjects related to COVID-19 pandemic.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

9/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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