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NY A06997
Bill
Status
5/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Tony Simone
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AI Summary
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Amends the Uniform City Court Act and Uniform Justice Court Act to expand jurisdiction for small claims relating to tenancy or lease disputes to any place in the state where rent may be mailed or delivered, replacing the prior limitation to the county or adjoining county.
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Updates gender-neutral language throughout both acts by replacing "his" with "or her" in multiple provisions regarding small claims procedures.
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Requires the Office of Court Administration to develop forms, procedures, court personnel guidance, and public information materials to implement the act's provisions before its effective date.
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Requires the Office of Court Administration to report to the chairs of the Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees detailing implementation measures.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.
Last Action
reported referred to rules
5/22/2024