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NY S01174
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mario Mattera
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AI Summary
- Amends Penal Law section 140.10 to expand the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree
- Creates new violation for entering, remaining in, or occupying a building or real property without a lease, license, title, right, owner permission, or accepted rent payment
- Provides an affirmative defense for defendants who qualify as tenants under Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law section 711
- Targets unauthorized occupants who lack any legal basis for possession of property
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
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
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes1/8/2025
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