New York Senate Bill 9936: Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

New York · 2025-2026 session

Status: In committee

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REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (2026-04-16)

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