New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1656: Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1656A

Plain-language summary

A 1656 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1656A.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.