Bill > S07439

This bill amends the New York State Judiciary Law to waive the biennial attorney registration fee for attorneys employed in a public service job, as defined by the federal student loan code (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(3)(B)). Currently, attorneys are required to pay a $375 registration fee every two years, with portions of that fee allocated to different state funds. The bill would exempt attorneys in public service jobs from paying this fee, similar to the existing exemption for retired attorneys. The fee waiver appears to be a measure to support attorneys working in public service roles by reducing their professional licensing costs. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, and state officials are authorized to prepare necessary implementing regulations in advance of the effective date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7439