New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6739: Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 6739 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease. Primary sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): 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.
Standardizes the language across the relevant court acts to allow tenants statewide to sue in the county where the real property at issue is located in matters relating to a tenancy or lease; requires the Office of Court Administration to develop necessary forms, procedures and deliver a report.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.640
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY