Bill > A08001

This bill amends three separate New York court acts (the Uniform City Court Act, the Uniform District Court Act, and the New York City Civil Court Act) to increase the jurisdictional limits for small claims cases from five or ten thousand dollars to fifteen thousand dollars. The changes apply to monetary claims and certain arbitration-related actions where the amount in dispute does not exceed fifteen thousand dollars. To file a small claims case under these provisions, the defendant must either reside, have a business office, or be employed within the relevant court's jurisdiction, or the claim must relate to a tenancy or lease where the property is located within that jurisdiction. The bill specifically references Part 137 of the New York court rules, which governs arbitration procedures. The modifications will expand the types of cases that can be heard in small claims courts, potentially providing more accessible and affordable legal recourse for individuals and businesses with claims up to fifteen thousand dollars. The act is set to take effect on the first of September following its passage into law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8001