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NY S07676
NY S07676Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.
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Introduced
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
In Committee
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the uniform justice court act, the public officers law and the uniform city court act, in relation to allowing for justices to reside in any town, village or city within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves and establishing minimum educational requirements for certain town and village justices
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to laws governing local justices in New York State. First, it allows justices serving in town, village, or city courts to reside within the same assembly district as their court, or in a contiguous assembly district, which expands their potential living options. The bill also gives towns and villages the option to require that their town or village justices be admitted to practice law in the state, with any new eligibility requirements taking effect at the start of the next judicial term after a local law is enacted. Additionally, the bill clarifies that existing residency requirements shall not prevent the appointment of justices who live in a nearby assembly district. An assembly district is a specific geographic area used for state legislative representation. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for local judicial appointments while potentially raising professional standards by allowing municipalities to mandate legal training for their justices. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 04/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7676 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07676&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07676 |
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