New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9870 — Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill prevents lien enforcement for those awaiting storage fee assistance from social services.

The bill prohibits enforcing liens on storage units if the occupant has a pending request or appeal for fee assistance from the social services department. This aims to provide financial relief to individuals seeking support while their applications are being processed.

What this means for you
  • Families: If you are a family facing storage fees and have requested assistance, you will be protected from lien enforcement while you wait.

Summary

Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal; provides the necessary steps for ensuring such enforcement is paused.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1190

  5. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9870 do?
Enacts "Shavon's law" prohibiting enforcement of a lien where an occupant has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal; provides the necessary steps for ensuring such enforcement is paused.
Who sponsors S9870?
S9870 is sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda.
What is the current status of S9870?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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