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NY S01256

Bill

Status

Engrossed

7/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to establish a cease and desist zone within 90 days covering 14 specific zip codes in Brooklyn (11203, 11210, 11212, 11215, 11217, 11218, 11219, 11225, 11226, 11230, 11232, 11234, 11236, and 11238)

  • Prohibits real estate brokers, salespersons, and other persons engaged in buying and selling real estate from soliciting listings from homeowners who register on the cease and desist list

  • Establishes the cease and desist zone for an initial five-year term, with the option for the Secretary of State to re-adopt the rule to continue the zone

  • Addresses aggressive real estate solicitation practices and deed theft targeting long-time homeowners in Brooklyn neighborhoods experiencing rapid gentrification

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to designating certain zip codes as cease and desist zones; directs the secretary of state to designate certain zip codes in Brooklyn as cease and desist zones.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

7/21/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/21/2020
Judiciary1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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