New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 2366
Clarifies the definition of "tenant" to exclude squatters
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Dean Murray (Republican/Conservative)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Excludes squatters from tenant protections; extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 60 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree; clarifies lease provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
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