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A 7787

Excludes certain persons from the definition of occupant for the purposes of unlawful eviction

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Stern

Redefines 'occupant' in unlawful eviction, excluding certain people from protections, potentially narrowing tenant defenses and giving landlords clearer leverage.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · A 7787

Summary of Bill A 7787 – Excludes certain persons from the definition of occupant for the purposes of unlawful eviction

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 7787
  • Title: Excludes certain persons from the definition of occupant for the purposes of unlawful eviction
  • Sponsor: Steve Stern (primary)
  • Introduced: April 10, 2025
  • Status: Referenced to the Judiciary Committee
  • Classification: Bill
  • Legislative Actions to Date:
    • 2025-04-10: Refer to Judiciary (listed twice in the record)

Purpose and intent

The bill aims to revise the statutory definition of “occupant” as used in unlawful eviction statutes. Specifically, it would exclude certain persons from that definition, thereby altering who is afforded occupant protections in eviction proceedings. The exact categories of individuals to be excluded are not detailed in the information provided, and would be defined in the bill’s text.

Key provisions (as described by title)

  • Revisions to the definition of “occupant” within unlawful eviction law.
  • Creation of exclusions to the occupant definition for specific categories of people (to be precisely defined in the bill).

Note: The precise exclusions and criteria would be set forth in the bill’s full text. The summary here reflects only the bill’s stated goal as described by its title.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Tenant/occupant protections: Depending on the specific exclusions, some individuals who might currently be considered occupants could lose certain protections against eviction. Alternatively, the changes could clarify which individuals are protected, reducing ambiguity in eviction cases.
  • Landlords/property owners: May gain greater clarity or leverage in eviction actions against individuals who are not included in the revised occupant definition.
  • Housing stability concerns: Changes to who counts as an occupant can influence eviction timelines, court proceedings, and housing stability; however, the net effect will depend on the exact categories excluded.

Related legislation

  • A 9910 (prior-session)
  • S 1170 (companion)

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • The bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee, indicating it is in the early stages of consideration. Upcoming steps typically include committee review, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly.
  • To assess the full impact, readers should review the bill’s complete text, fiscal notes (if any), and any accompanying analyses or sponsor statements. It may also be helpful to compare with its companion S 1170 and prior-session A 9910 for context and intent.

This summary provides the essential information available from the bill’s current description. For a complete understanding, consult the full bill language and any forthcoming committee materials.

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

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