state_legiscan_drain · NY
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.
April 9, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit enforcement of a lien against an occupant who has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request or appeal, requiring the lienholder to pause enforcement until the request is resolved. It affects lenders, servicers, and banks that hold liens on properties where occupants may be eligible for storage fee assistance.
Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9870
Common questions
- What does "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." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit enforcement of a lien against an occupant who has a pending social services department storage fee assistance request…
- When was it published?
- It was published on April 9, 2026.
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