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NY A01031
NY A01031Establishes minimum educational requirements of certain town and village justices.
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Introduced
01/07/2021
01/07/2021
In Committee
05/17/2022
05/17/2022
Crossed Over
05/17/2022
05/17/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the uniform justice court act, in relation to establishing minimum educational requirements of certain town and village justices
AI Summary
This bill amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to allow towns and villages to require that any person serving as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state. The change in eligibility requirements would take effect at the start of the next judicial term of office following the enactment of a local law by the town or village governing body. The bill is intended to establish minimum educational requirements for certain town and village justices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Ken Zebrowski (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Bill Magnarelli (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Karen McMahon (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 05/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1031 | 01/08/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01031&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01031 | 01/08/2021 |
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