New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 8863
Establishes a private right of action for deed theft
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brian Cunningham (Democratic)
Cosponsors (7)
- Dana Levenberg (Democratic/Working Families)
- Alicia Hyndman (Democratic)
- Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic)
- Emily Gallagher (Democratic)
- Sarahana Shrestha (Democratic/Working Families)
- Diana Moreno (Democratic/Working Families)
- Marcela Mitaynes (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Establishes a private right of action for deed theft; provides that victims of deed theft may maintain an action against a deed thief or a bank that provides a loan that assists in the commission of deed theft; authorizes victims of deed theft to recover actual damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees; defines terms.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 15, 2026 · House
PRINT NUMBER 8863A - May 15, 2026 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY - Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY - Jun 9, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY