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NY A08285
Bill
Status
11/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
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Requires all future town and village justices in New York to be attorneys admitted to practice law in the state for at least five years before commencing duties
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Applies the five-year attorney requirement to town justices under the Town Law and village justices under the Village Law, as well as the Uniform Justice Court Act
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Grandfathers existing non-attorney justices in office at the time of enactment, allowing them to serve the remainder of their current term
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Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires town and village justices be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/3/2024