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A 4669

Establishes the New York state office of civil representation to provide access to legal services in eviction proceedings

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Alvarez and 55 co-sponsors

Creates the New York State Office of Civil Representation to guarantee tenants facing eviction have access to legal representation and related services.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · A 4669

Summary: Bill A 4669 – Establishes the New York State Office of Civil Representation to Provide Access to Legal Services in Eviction Proceedings

Overview

Bill A 4669 would establish the New York State Office of Civil Representation with the purpose of ensuring access to legal services for eviction proceedings. The measure was introduced on February 4, 2025 and referred to the Judiciary committee. The primary sponsor is Michaelle C. Solages, with a large number of cosponsors.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a state-level office dedicated to civil representation in eviction cases.
  • Improve access to legal services for individuals involved in eviction proceedings, aiming to promote fairer outcomes and due process.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

  • Establishment of the New York State Office of Civil Representation within the state government.
  • Responsibility to provide or coordinate access to legal services for eviction proceedings (the exact design, eligibility criteria, and delivery mechanisms would be defined in the full text).
  • Potential interagency coordination with existing legal-aid providers, courts, and housing agencies to deliver representation and support services.
  • Administrative and governance framework to operate the office (duties, rules, reporting, and oversight) would be specified in the enacted bill.
  • Funding, staffing, and implementation timeline are not detailed in the available summary; these elements would be addressed in the bill’s text or subsequent amendments.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Tenants and others facing eviction who would gain access to legal representation and related services.
  • Legal aid and civil-legal service providers that may partner with or be engaged by the new office.
  • Courts and housing agencies involved in eviction proceedings.
  • Landlords and property owners may interact with the office through court processes and possible compliance or coordination requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (as of the information provided).
  • Introduced: February 4, 2025.
  • Related legislation in prior sessions includes A 7570 and A 1493 (and companion S bills, notably S 6772).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages.
  • Cosponsors include a broad group of legislators such as Sarahana Shrestha, Jonathan Jacobson, Pamela J. Hunter, MaryJane Shimsky, Monique Chandler-Waterman, and many others.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Could improve eviction outcomes by ensuring tenants have legal representation, potentially reducing displacement and ensuring fairer proceedings.
  • Fiscal implications depend on the established funding mechanism and staffing levels, which would be defined in the bill.
  • Implementation would require coordination with existing legal-services networks and court systems, as well as clear eligibility criteria and service delivery models.

Note: This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s title, summary data, and related actions. The full text would provide definitive provisions, definitions, and implementation details.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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