Bill
A 5602
Overview: A 5602, Directs the chief administrative judge of the New York unified court system to conduct a study on the office of court administration's housing court guardian ad l
Overview: A 5602, Directs the chief administrative judge of the New York unified court system to conduct a study on the office of court administration's housing court guardian ad litem program, REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, Introduced: May 05, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to examine the effectiveness and implementation of the Housing Court Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program, which provides legal representation to vulnerable tenants in New York's housing courts. The goal is to identify any issues or areas for improvement within the program.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Chief Administrative Judge of the New York Unified Court System to conduct a comprehensive study on the Housing Court GAL program
- Directs the study to evaluate the program's accessibility, the quality of legal representation provided, and the outcomes for tenants who receive GAL services
- Mandates that the study include input from stakeholders, such as tenants, landlords, and legal service providers
- Instructs the Chief Administrative Judge to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Tenants facing housing-related legal issues who may benefit from the GAL program will be impacted by any changes or improvements resulting from the study
- Landlords and other stakeholders in the housing court system may also be affected by modifications to the GAL program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee for initial consideration. If enacted, the Chief Administrative Judge would be required to complete the study and submit the report within one year of the bill's effective date.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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