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NY S08869
Bill
Status
3/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mario Mattera
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AI Summary
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Adds a new subdivision (h) to section 140.10 of the penal law to expand criminal trespass in the third degree to include entering or remaining in a building or real property without a lease or license agreement with the rightful owner
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Criminalizes occupying a building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or accepted rent payment
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Provides an affirmative defense for defendants who qualify as tenants under section 711 of the real property actions and proceedings law
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Changes the period ending subdivision (g) regarding railroad no-trespass zones from a period to a semicolon to accommodate the new subdivision
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Adds to the definition of trespassing in the third degree, not having entered a lease or license for such building or real property with the rightful owner, enters or remains in such building or upon such real property or otherwise occupies such building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
3/22/2024