Bill > S07467

This bill increases the number of family court judges in New York City from sixty-seven to seventy-two, ensuring at least one judge per county within the city. Additionally, the bill provides for two additional family court judges in Westchester and Rockland counties, and one additional family court judge in Erie and Niagara counties. These new judicial positions will have the same compensation as existing family court judges in their respective counties. The new judges will be elected during the November 4, 2025 election, with their terms beginning on January 1, 2026. The bill aims to address potential judicial workload by expanding the number of family court judges in these New York counties, which could help reduce case backlogs and improve the efficiency of family court proceedings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7467