A01656Introduced in the Assembly
Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants; seals any records pertaining to dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian who were residing on or removed from such property.
Introduced by Linda Rosenthal, District 67
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits naming dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian in petitions to recover possession of real property and eviction warrants; seals any records pertaining to dependent children under the age of 18 living in the same household with a parent or guardian who were residing on or removed from such property.
Where it stands
amended on third reading 1656a
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Judiciary Committee: Favorable · February 11, 2025
12
Yes
6
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
21 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Keith Brown | 12 | No |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| John Mikulin | 17 | No |
| David Weprin | 24 | Absent |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Absent |
| Sam Berger | 27 | Yes |
| Jenifer Rajkumar | 38 | Yes |
| Robert Carroll | 44 | Yes |
| Marcela Mitaynes | 51 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to judiciary
reported
advanced to third reading cal.16
ordered to third reading cal.64
amended on third reading 1656a
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