Housing Courts Must Change!
Statewide Map of Campaign Support
ABOUT
HCMC! Campaign Legislation Map
Credits
Housing Courts Must Change! (HCMC) is a statewide campaign launched by the Right to Counsel NYS Coalition in 2020 to transform the courts across New York State (NYS) from an eviction machine to a place that holds landlords accountable, upholds tenants’ rights, and enables tenants to remain in their homes.
Clean Hands Act (S4098 / A1621)
Statewide Right to Counsel (S6772 / A4669)
Winter Eviction Moratorium (S9090 / A10121)
Explore the map to view co-located geographic support between the Right to Counsel Coalition’s base of support, zip code boundaries, counties, assembly districts, and senate districts.
To take action in support of our campaign, go to: https://www.righttocounselnyc.org/takeaction
Clean Hands Act
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Clean Hands Act
(S4098 / A1621)
Introduced by Senator Parker and Assemblymember Rosenthal, our Clean Hands Act would stop landlords from suing tenants for eviction when housing violations exist in the tenant’s apartment or building. It makes clear that landlords cannot ignore unsafe conditions and still use the courts to collect rent and displace tenants.
A simple majority, more than half of the votes, is required to pass legislation in New York State. If legislation is passed with a supermajority, a two-thirds vote, the governor cannot override the legislation with a veto.
Statewide Right to Counsel
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Assembly Support
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Statewide Right to Counsel
(S6772 / A4669)
Introduced by Senator Jackson and Assemblymember Solages, our statewide Right to Counsel legislation would guarantee every tenant in New York State a free lawyer when facing eviction. It would also require courts to enforce local Right to Counsel laws – addressing the widespread denial of tenants’ right to an attorney in NYC’s state-run housing courts.
A simple majority, more than half of the votes, is required to pass legislation in New York State. If legislation is passed with a supermajority, a two-thirds vote, the governor cannot override the legislation with a veto.
Winter Eviction Moratorium
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Winter Eviction Moratorium
(S9090 / A10121)
Introduced by Senator Brisport and Assemblymember Kelles, our Winter Eviction Moratorium legislation would pause the execution of evictions from November 1 through April 15. It protects public health and safety by keeping families housed during the coldest months, while providing tenants and landlords time to pursue rental assistance, repayment plans, or mediation.
A simple majority, more than half of the votes, is required to pass legislation in New York State. If legislation is passed with a supermajority, a two-thirds vote, the governor cannot override the legislation with a veto.
Statewide Right to Counsel Senate District Support Map
