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NY A05719
NY A05719Authorizes the chief administrator of the courts to establish veterans treatment courts; relates to the removal of certain actions to veterans treatment courts.
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Introduced
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Passed
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the judiciary law, in relation to authorizing the chief administrator of the courts to establish veterans treatment courts; and to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to the removal of certain actions to veterans treatment courts
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the chief administrator of the courts to establish veterans treatment courts in New York. It also allows for the removal of certain criminal actions to these veterans treatment courts, providing a specialized setting for handling cases involving veterans. The bill specifies the procedures and limitations around the removal of cases, such as excluding family offense charges where the accused and victim are members of the same household. The bill aims to provide veterans with access to a court system tailored to address their unique needs and circumstances.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (31)
Sandy Galef (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Jake Ashby (R),
Didi Barrett (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Michael Cusick (D),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Judy Griffin (D),
Steve Hawley (R),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Brian Manktelow (R),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Mike Norris (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Matt Simpson (R),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
signed chap.91 (on 03/29/2021)
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