New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7774: Provides for an exclusion for treble damages in actions for forcible or unlawful entry or detainer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7774 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for an exclusion for treble damages in actions for forcible or unlawful entry or detainer. Primary sponsor: Steve Stern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for an exclusion for treble damages in actions for forcible or unlawful entry or detainer where such treble damages are unavailable to a person who, not having entered a lease or license for such real property with the rightful owner, enters onto real property or otherwise settles on land or occupies real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY