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A 6412

Provides for the imposition of civil penalties for failure to seal the court records of evictions of tenants leasing real property that is the subject of a foreclosure

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Latrice Walker

Seals eviction records in foreclosures and imposes civil penalties for failing to seal; protects tenants from stigma and helps them secure future housing.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · A 6412

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 6412

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 6412
  • Title: Provides for the imposition of civil penalties for failure to seal the court records of evictions of tenants leasing real property that is the subject of a foreclosure
  • Status: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
  • Introduced: March 4, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Related Bills (prior-session): A 6749, A 3553, A 3996, A 4590, A 6257, A 5206, A 4279, A 328

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to protect tenants living in foreclosed properties by ensuring eviction-related court records are sealed. It seeks to deter and penalize failures to seal these records, presumably to reduce stigma and barriers to housing for tenants who experience foreclosure-related evictions.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • Civil Penalties: Establishes civil penalties for failure to seal eviction court records in cases involving tenants leasing property that is the subject of foreclosure.
  • Seal Requirement: Implies a mandatory sealing obligation for eviction records in the specified foreclosure context.
  • Enforcement: The text suggests enforcement through civil penalties, though specific mechanisms (e.g., who enforces, penalty amounts, or procedures) would be defined in the bill’s full language.

Note: The exact statutory language, including definitions, penalty amounts, cure periods, exemptions, and enforcement details, are not provided in the summary and would be found in the bill text itself.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Tenants: Those leasing real property subject to foreclosure who have eviction proceedings and related court records.
  • Landlords/Property Owners: Entities involved in foreclosures and eviction actions; potential changes to recordkeeping obligations.
  • Courts and Clerks: Agencies responsible for filing and maintaining eviction records; potential new sealing and enforcement duties.
  • Foreclosing Lenders/Mortgagees: Stakeholders in foreclosure processes who may be indirectly affected through changes in record handling.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Immediate Status: Referred to the Judiciary committee, indicating the bill will undergo committee review, potential hearings, and amendments before any floor consideration.
  • Next Steps: If advanced, it would move to the Assembly floor for a vote, then possibly to the Senate (and ultimately to the governor for signature or veto) per standard NY legislative process. Timelines depend on committee action and legislative calendars.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Privacy and Housing Access: Could improve privacy for tenants and reduce barriers to future housing by preventing disclosure of eviction records in foreclosure contexts.
  • Compliance and Costs: May impose additional obligations on courts to seal records and on parties to comply with sealing requirements; penalties could motivate adherence but may impose administrative costs.
  • Policy Alignment: Aligns with broader efforts to balance transparency of court records with privacy considerations in housing-related matters.

For readers seeking precise legal effects, definitions, penalty amounts, and procedural details, the full text of A 6412 will be essential once released by the sponsor or committee.

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

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