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NY A09033
Bill
Status
9/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Establishes a statewide moratorium on residential evictions during extreme weather conditions, defined as periods when the National Weather Service issues heat warnings (90°F heat index or higher) or when the governor declares a state of emergency for extreme cold, storms, floods, or wildfire smoke
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Automatically stays all pending eviction warrants during extreme weather conditions plus the 72-hour period following, prohibiting sheriffs, marshals, and constables from executing evictions during these times
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Requires tenants to continue paying rent at the last lawful rate during the moratorium and maintains their rights to habitable premises and freedom from harassment, while landlords may continue eviction proceedings but cannot physically remove tenants
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Declares any eviction carried out in violation of this act void and unenforceable, granting tenants a private right of action for damages, costs, and attorney's fees
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Directs the Office of Court Administration to issue public notice of eviction suspensions through official websites and notifications to legal services organizations and affected communities
Legislative Description
Provides for a moratorium on evictions during extreme weather conditions, and the 72-hour period following such conditions.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026