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NY A07787

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Stern

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 768 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to exclude squatters and trespassers from the definition of "occupant" for unlawful eviction purposes

  • Defines excluded persons as those who enter a dwelling unit or settle on property without a lease, license, title, right, permission from the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the owner

  • Removes legal protections that currently apply to occupants from applying to individuals who occupy property without authorization

  • Takes effect immediately and applies to actions and proceedings commenced on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Excludes persons who, not having entered a lease or license for such dwelling with the rightful owner, enters into a dwelling unit, onto real property or otherwise settles on land or occupies real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner from the definition of "occupant" for the purposes of unlawful eviction.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2025

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