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NY S09466

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of Supreme Court justices in 12 of 13 judicial districts, with the Second District gaining 2 justices (from 50 to 52) and the Thirteenth District gaining 2 justices (from 7 to 9), among other increases ranging from 1 justice per district.

  • Expands the New York City Family Court from 56 judges to 60 judges, effective January 1, 2023.

  • Increases family court judges in Nassau County from 8 to 9 judges and in Saratoga County from 1 to 2 additional judges.

  • Requires new judicial positions created by the act to be filled by election at the November 8, 2022 election, with terms commencing January 1, 2023.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Expands the number of judges in certain judicial districts and the family courts of New York city and Nassau and Saratoga counties.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.365

6/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/2/2022
Rules6/2/2022
Judiciary5/30/2022

Full Bill Text

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