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NY A07188
Bill
Status
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
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Creates a right to court-assigned counsel for homeowners in foreclosure actions who are financially unable to afford legal representation
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Amends the standard "Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure" notice to inform mortgagors they may be entitled to assigned counsel if they cannot afford representation
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Expands the county law framework for providing counsel (currently covering criminal cases, family court, and surrogate's court matters) to include residential foreclosure actions
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Requires county governing bodies to include foreclosure representation in their existing plans for providing counsel to indigent individuals
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Takes effect on January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides for free legal representation in certain mortgage foreclosure actions where the homeowner is financially unable to obtain counsel; requires notice of such availability.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026