New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 10229: Establishes a process for when a tenant dies and leaves an apartment unoccupied
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 10229 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a process for when a tenant dies and leaves an apartment unoccupied. Primary sponsor: Shelley Mayer (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a process for when a tenant dies and leaves an apartment unoccupied, no representative or person has taken possession of the premises, no administrator or executor has been appointed, and more than sixty days have elapsed since the date of death, a summary proceeding under this article may be commenced against the public administrator seeking a possessory judgment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Mayer | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
“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 HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT